Nothnagel Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Nothnagel Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01381 |
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
Red Willow County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Nothnagel Dam 1?
Nothnagel Dam 1 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 Nothnagel Dam 1?
Nothnagel Dam 1 is owned by Red Willow County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nothnagel Dam 1 built?
Nothnagel Dam 1 was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Nothnagel Dam 1?
Nothnagel Dam 1 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 Nothnagel Dam 1?
Nothnagel Dam 1 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 Nothnagel Dam 1 last inspected?
Nothnagel Dam 1 was last inspected on April 27, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.