Svoboda Dam 1874
Key Takeaway
Svoboda Dam 1874 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 149 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01874 |
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
Juranek AG LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Svoboda Dam 1874?
Svoboda Dam 1874 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 Svoboda Dam 1874?
Svoboda Dam 1874 is owned by Juranek AG LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Svoboda Dam 1874 built?
Svoboda Dam 1874 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Svoboda Dam 1874?
Svoboda Dam 1874 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.
How tall is Svoboda Dam 1874?
Svoboda Dam 1874 has a dam height of 24 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 Svoboda Dam 1874 last inspected?
Svoboda Dam 1874 was last inspected on April 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.