Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12
Key Takeaway
Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02487 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12?
Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 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 Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12?
Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 built?
Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12?
Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12?
Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 has a dam height of 23 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 Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 last inspected?
Ranch Road Dam 12-12-12 was last inspected on April 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.