Idlewilde Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Idlewilde Acres Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02328 |
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
Idlewilde Sanitary Improvement District 2
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Idlewilde Acres Dam?
Idlewilde Acres 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 Idlewilde Acres Dam?
Idlewilde Acres Dam is owned by Idlewilde Sanitary Improvement District 2 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Idlewilde Acres Dam built?
Idlewilde Acres Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Idlewilde Acres Dam?
Idlewilde Acres Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Idlewilde Acres Dam?
Idlewilde Acres Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Idlewilde Acres Dam last inspected?
Idlewilde Acres Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.