Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam
Key Takeaway
Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.2% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02688 |
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
Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam?
Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment 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 Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam?
Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam built?
Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam?
Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment 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 Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam?
Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam last inspected?
Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.