Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 2.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 127 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NE09783 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Houser Land and Cattle Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2?
Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2?
Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 is owned by Houser Land and Cattle Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 built?
Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2?
Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2?
Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 last inspected?
Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 was last inspected on March 27, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.