Jenny Newman Dam
Key Takeaway
Jenny Newman Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2017 |
| NID ID | NE02774 |
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
Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jenny Newman Dam?
Jenny Newman 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 Jenny Newman Dam?
Jenny Newman Dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jenny Newman Dam built?
Jenny Newman Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Jenny Newman Dam?
Jenny Newman 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 Jenny Newman Dam?
Jenny Newman Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Jenny Newman Dam last inspected?
Jenny Newman Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.