Pilger 1-B
Key Takeaway
Pilger 1-B is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 90.3% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,078 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00379 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pilger 1-B?
Pilger 1-B is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pilger 1-B?
Pilger 1-B is owned by Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pilger 1-B built?
Pilger 1-B was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Pilger 1-B?
Pilger 1-B 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 Pilger 1-B?
Pilger 1-B has a dam height of 40 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 Pilger 1-B last inspected?
Pilger 1-B was last inspected on July 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.