Urbach Dam 1 (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02576 |
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
Mark & Susan Urbach
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Urbach Dam 1 (Lower)?
Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) 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 Urbach Dam 1 (Lower)?
Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) is owned by Mark & Susan Urbach (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) built?
Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Urbach Dam 1 (Lower)?
Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) 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 Urbach Dam 1 (Lower)?
Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) has a dam height of 25 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 Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) last inspected?
Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) was last inspected on April 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.