Hayes Feed Yard Dam
Hayes Feed Yard Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hayes Feed Yard Dam
Hayes Feed Yard Dam is a dam in Polk, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Hayes Feedyards Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.20847, -97.73166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Hayes Feedyards Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09884 |
| Federal ID | NE09884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |