Summit Lake-West Arm Sediment Dam

TR-TEKAMAH CREEK· Burt, Nebraska· Built 2002· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction State Government

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 Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDNE02688

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: October 15, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.