Vakoc Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 570 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Vakoc Dam
Vakoc Dam is a dam in Knox, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Warren L Jessen Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-bazile Creek near Yankton Sd.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Yankton Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-bazile Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.70164, -97.88981 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 202 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Warren L Jessen Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01768 |
| Federal ID | NE01768 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |