Childs Hollow Dam
Childs Hollow Dam is an earth dam located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Childs Hollow Dam
Childs Hollow Dam is a dam in Sarpy, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Fontenelle Forest Association (private). It impounds the Tr-missouri River near Bellevue.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 207 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sarpy |
| Nearest City | Bellevue |
| River/Stream | Tr-missouri River |
| Coordinates | 41.18264, -95.91167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 207 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 471 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Fontenelle Forest Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02479 |
| Federal ID | NE02479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |