Vavra-Semler Dam B
Key Takeaway
Vavra-Semler Dam B is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 222 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02809 |
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
Vavra Family Farms Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vavra-Semler Dam B?
Vavra-Semler Dam B 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 Vavra-Semler Dam B?
Vavra-Semler Dam B is owned by Vavra Family Farms Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vavra-Semler Dam B built?
Vavra-Semler Dam B was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Vavra-Semler Dam B?
Vavra-Semler Dam B 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 Vavra-Semler Dam B?
Vavra-Semler Dam B has a dam height of 19 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 Vavra-Semler Dam B last inspected?
Vavra-Semler Dam B was last inspected on May 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.