Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam
Key Takeaway
Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 958 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02251 |
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
Elaine Miller & Martin and Arlene Tietjen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam?
Tietjen Banks Irrigation 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 Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam?
Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam is owned by Elaine Miller & Martin and Arlene Tietjen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam built?
Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam?
Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam?
Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam last inspected?
Tietjen Banks Irrigation Dam was last inspected on April 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.