Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee
Key Takeaway
Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 135 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01065 |
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
USACE - Omaha District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee?
Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee 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 Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee?
Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee is owned by USACE - Omaha District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee built?
Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee?
Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee last inspected?
Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee was last inspected on July 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.