Rasmussen Conservation Dam
Key Takeaway
Rasmussen Conservation Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 79.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 227 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | NE04871 |
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
M Wayne & Judy Rasmussen Trustees
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rasmussen Conservation Dam?
Rasmussen Conservation 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 Rasmussen Conservation Dam?
Rasmussen Conservation Dam is owned by M Wayne & Judy Rasmussen Trustees (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rasmussen Conservation Dam built?
Rasmussen Conservation Dam was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Rasmussen Conservation Dam?
Rasmussen Conservation Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rasmussen Conservation Dam?
Rasmussen Conservation Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Rasmussen Conservation Dam last inspected?
Rasmussen Conservation Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.