Pesek Dam
Key Takeaway
Pesek Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 17.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | NE04713 |
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
Jeanine V Pesek Trustee
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pesek Dam?
Pesek 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 Pesek Dam?
Pesek Dam is owned by Jeanine V Pesek Trustee (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pesek Dam built?
Pesek Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Pesek Dam?
Pesek 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 Pesek Dam?
Pesek Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Pesek Dam last inspected?
Pesek Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.