Oak-Middle 76-A
Key Takeaway
Oak-Middle 76-A 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 | 41 ft (taller than 91.4% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 728 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,846 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00071 |
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 Oak-Middle 76-A?
Oak-Middle 76-A 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 Oak-Middle 76-A?
Oak-Middle 76-A 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 Oak-Middle 76-A built?
Oak-Middle 76-A 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 Oak-Middle 76-A?
Oak-Middle 76-A 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 Oak-Middle 76-A?
Oak-Middle 76-A has a dam height of 41 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 Oak-Middle 76-A last inspected?
Oak-Middle 76-A was last inspected on June 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.