Jacobitz Dam
Key Takeaway
Jacobitz Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 381 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NE08656 |
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
Lonny L Jacobitz et al
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jacobitz Dam?
Jacobitz 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 Jacobitz Dam?
Jacobitz Dam is owned by Lonny L Jacobitz et al (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jacobitz Dam built?
Jacobitz Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Jacobitz Dam?
Jacobitz Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jacobitz Dam?
Jacobitz Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Jacobitz Dam last inspected?
Jacobitz Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.