Huxoll Dam
Key Takeaway
Huxoll Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NE08107 |
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
Douglas D Palmer Life ES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Huxoll Dam?
Huxoll Dam 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 Huxoll Dam?
Huxoll Dam is owned by Douglas D Palmer Life ES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huxoll Dam built?
Huxoll Dam 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 Huxoll Dam?
Huxoll Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Huxoll Dam?
Huxoll Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Huxoll Dam last inspected?
Huxoll Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.