Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | NE05071 |
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
City of Omaha
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1?
Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 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 Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1?
Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 is owned by City of Omaha (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 built?
Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1?
Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 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 Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1?
Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 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 Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 last inspected?
Westlawn-Hillcrest Dam 1 was last inspected on April 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.