Norm Parde Dam
Key Takeaway
Norm Parde Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 279 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02727 |
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
Norman Parde Jr
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Norm Parde Dam?
Norm Parde 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 Norm Parde Dam?
Norm Parde Dam is owned by Norman Parde Jr (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Norm Parde Dam built?
Norm Parde Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Norm Parde Dam?
Norm Parde Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Norm Parde Dam?
Norm Parde Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Norm Parde Dam last inspected?
Norm Parde Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.