Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12
Key Takeaway
Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 86.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 81 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02403 |
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
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12?
Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 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 Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12?
Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 built?
Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12?
Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 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 Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12?
Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 has a dam height of 37 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 Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 last inspected?
Mynard Road Dam 36a-12-12 was last inspected on May 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.