Overcash Dam
Key Takeaway
Overcash Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 317 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NE04854 |
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
Virginia A Overcash
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Overcash Dam?
Overcash 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 Overcash Dam?
Overcash Dam is owned by Virginia A Overcash (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Overcash Dam built?
Overcash Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Overcash Dam?
Overcash Dam 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 Overcash Dam?
Overcash Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Overcash Dam last inspected?
Overcash Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.