Policky Dam

TR-NORTH PLATTE RIVER· Morrill, Nebraska· Built 1969· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Policky Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE)
Dam Length366 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,014 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDNE01189

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 30, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Helen S Policky

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Policky Dam?

Policky 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 Policky Dam?

Policky Dam is owned by Helen S Policky (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Policky Dam built?

Policky Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Policky Dam?

Policky Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Policky Dam?

Policky 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 Policky Dam last inspected?

Policky Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.