Sayers & Votruba Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Sayers & Votruba Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 2,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 512 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02257 |
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
Colfax County Highway Superintendent
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sayers & Votruba Road Dam?
Sayers & Votruba Road 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 Sayers & Votruba Road Dam?
Sayers & Votruba Road Dam is owned by Colfax County Highway Superintendent (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sayers & Votruba Road Dam built?
Sayers & Votruba Road Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Sayers & Votruba Road Dam?
Sayers & Votruba Road 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 Sayers & Votruba Road Dam?
Sayers & Votruba Road Dam 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 Sayers & Votruba Road Dam last inspected?
Sayers & Votruba Road Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.