Kucaba Dam
Key Takeaway
Kucaba Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 10.3% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | NE02991 |
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
Daniel & Patti Jo Bartels
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kucaba Dam?
Kucaba 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 Kucaba Dam?
Kucaba Dam is owned by Daniel & Patti Jo Bartels (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kucaba Dam built?
Kucaba Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Kucaba Dam?
Kucaba Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kucaba Dam?
Kucaba Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Kucaba Dam last inspected?
Kucaba Dam was last inspected on April 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.