Thiltgas Gerweck Dam
Key Takeaway
Thiltgas Gerweck Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 87.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01810 |
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
Nemaha Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Thiltgas Gerweck Dam?
Thiltgas Gerweck 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 Thiltgas Gerweck Dam?
Thiltgas Gerweck Dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thiltgas Gerweck Dam built?
Thiltgas Gerweck Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Thiltgas Gerweck Dam?
Thiltgas Gerweck 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 Thiltgas Gerweck Dam?
Thiltgas Gerweck Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Thiltgas Gerweck Dam last inspected?
Thiltgas Gerweck Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.