Sokolik Dam
Key Takeaway
Sokolik Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 55% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02666 |
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
Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sokolik Dam?
Sokolik 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 Sokolik Dam?
Sokolik Dam is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sokolik Dam built?
Sokolik Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Sokolik Dam?
Sokolik 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 Sokolik Dam?
Sokolik Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Sokolik Dam last inspected?
Sokolik Dam was last inspected on May 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.