Prouty Dam 4

YOUNG CREEK· Holt, Nebraska· Built 1978· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Prouty Dam 4 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE)
Dam Length296 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage31 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge74 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDNE01696

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: May 20, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Gregory D & Catherine A Scheinost

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Prouty Dam 4?

Prouty Dam 4 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 Prouty Dam 4?

Prouty Dam 4 is owned by Gregory D & Catherine A Scheinost (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Prouty Dam 4 built?

Prouty Dam 4 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Prouty Dam 4?

Prouty Dam 4 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 Prouty Dam 4?

Prouty Dam 4 has a dam height of 31 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 Prouty Dam 4 last inspected?

Prouty Dam 4 was last inspected on May 20, 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.