Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam
Key Takeaway
Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 586 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 415 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01658 |
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
Rance N & Vicky L Lierman
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam?
Jacobs Waste Treatment 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 Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam?
Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam is owned by Rance N & Vicky L Lierman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam built?
Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam?
Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam?
Jacobs Waste Treatment 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 Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam last inspected?
Jacobs Waste Treatment Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.