Oaken Dam
Key Takeaway
Oaken Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 199 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 111 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00043 |
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
Sunny Home Farms LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oaken Dam?
Oaken 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 Oaken Dam?
Oaken Dam is owned by Sunny Home Farms LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oaken Dam built?
Oaken Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Oaken Dam?
Oaken Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oaken Dam?
Oaken Dam 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 Oaken Dam last inspected?
Oaken Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.