Francis Rosse Dam

TR-WHISKEY CREEK· Richardson, Nebraska· Built 2008· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Francis Rosse Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge42 cfs
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDNE03142

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: May 2, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Francis V Rosse Trust

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Francis Rosse Dam?

Francis Rosse 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 Francis Rosse Dam?

Francis Rosse Dam is owned by Francis V Rosse Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Francis Rosse Dam built?

Francis Rosse Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Francis Rosse Dam?

Francis Rosse Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Francis Rosse Dam?

Francis Rosse Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Francis Rosse Dam last inspected?

Francis Rosse Dam was last inspected on May 2, 2019. 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.