Mustard Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Mustard Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 242 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 458 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00300 |
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
Larry Mustard
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mustard Detention Dam?
Mustard Detention 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 Mustard Detention Dam?
Mustard Detention Dam is owned by Larry Mustard (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mustard Detention Dam built?
Mustard Detention Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Mustard Detention Dam?
Mustard Detention 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 Mustard Detention Dam?
Mustard Detention Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Mustard Detention Dam last inspected?
Mustard Detention Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.