Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam)
Key Takeaway
Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam) is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 59.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | NE09682 |
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
Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam)?
Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman 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 Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam)?
Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam) is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam) built?
Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam) was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam)?
Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam)?
Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam) has a dam height of 28 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 Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam) last inspected?
Pigeon-Jones Creek 9 (Freeman Dam) was last inspected on April 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.