Yellow Moccasin Dam
Key Takeaway
Yellow Moccasin Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | NE04756 |
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
Yellow Moccasin LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yellow Moccasin Dam?
Yellow Moccasin 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 Yellow Moccasin Dam?
Yellow Moccasin Dam is owned by Yellow Moccasin LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yellow Moccasin Dam built?
Yellow Moccasin Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Yellow Moccasin Dam?
Yellow Moccasin Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yellow Moccasin Dam?
Yellow Moccasin Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Yellow Moccasin Dam last inspected?
Yellow Moccasin Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.