Yankee Hill Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Yankee Hill Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NE09896 |
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
Seward County Highway Dept.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Yankee Hill Road Dam?
Yankee Hill Road 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 Yankee Hill Road Dam?
Yankee Hill Road Dam is owned by Seward County Highway Dept. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yankee Hill Road Dam built?
Yankee Hill Road Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Yankee Hill Road Dam?
Yankee Hill Road 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 Yankee Hill Road Dam?
Yankee Hill Road Dam 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 Yankee Hill Road Dam last inspected?
Yankee Hill Road Dam was last inspected on May 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.