Kubicek Dam
Key Takeaway
Kubicek Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 573 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2020 |
| NID ID | NE00029 |
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
Dwaine L Kubicek
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kubicek Dam?
Kubicek 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 Kubicek Dam?
Kubicek Dam is owned by Dwaine L Kubicek (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kubicek Dam built?
Kubicek Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Kubicek Dam?
Kubicek 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 Kubicek Dam?
Kubicek Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Kubicek Dam last inspected?
Kubicek Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.