Daniel Hill Pond Dam

TR-MUDDY CREEK· Richardson, Nebraska· Built 2009· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Daniel Hill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge166 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDNE03101

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 14, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Daniel Hill

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Daniel Hill Pond Dam?

Daniel Hill Pond 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 Daniel Hill Pond Dam?

Daniel Hill Pond Dam is owned by Daniel Hill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Daniel Hill Pond Dam built?

Daniel Hill Pond Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Daniel Hill Pond Dam?

Daniel Hill Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Daniel Hill Pond Dam?

Daniel Hill Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Daniel Hill Pond Dam last inspected?

Daniel Hill Pond Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.