Zysset Dam
Key Takeaway
Zysset Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 35.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 488 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 861 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01605 |
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
Mervin & Illa Jo Zysset ES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Zysset Dam?
Zysset 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 Zysset Dam?
Zysset Dam is owned by Mervin & Illa Jo Zysset ES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Zysset Dam built?
Zysset Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Zysset Dam?
Zysset Dam 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 Zysset Dam?
Zysset Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Zysset Dam last inspected?
Zysset Dam was last inspected on April 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.