Thousand Oaks Dam
Key Takeaway
Thousand Oaks Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 96.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 482 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1984 |
| NID ID | NE00091 |
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 Department of Transportation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Thousand Oaks Dam?
Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks Dam?
Thousand Oaks Dam is owned by Nebraska Department of Transportation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thousand Oaks Dam built?
Thousand Oaks Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Thousand Oaks Dam?
Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks Dam?
Thousand Oaks Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Thousand Oaks Dam last inspected?
Thousand Oaks Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.