Pavelka Irrigation Dam
Key Takeaway
Pavelka Irrigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00705 |
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
Steven & Victoria and Brian & Julie Shaw Revocable Trusts & Shaw
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pavelka Irrigation Dam?
Pavelka Irrigation 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 Pavelka Irrigation Dam?
Pavelka Irrigation Dam is owned by Steven & Victoria and Brian & Julie Shaw Revocable Trusts & Shaw (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pavelka Irrigation Dam built?
Pavelka Irrigation Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Pavelka Irrigation Dam?
Pavelka Irrigation 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 Pavelka Irrigation Dam?
Pavelka Irrigation Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Pavelka Irrigation Dam last inspected?
Pavelka Irrigation Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.