Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam

TR-BIG BLUE RIVER· Gage, Nebraska· Built 1988· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 39.7% in NE)
Dam Length520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge147 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDNE02275

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: March 29, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Southeast Community College Educational Foundation

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam?

Southeast Community College Irrigation 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 Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam?

Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam is owned by Southeast Community College Educational Foundation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam built?

Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam?

Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam?

Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam last inspected?

Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2021. 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.