Ray Caspers Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Ray Caspers Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 79.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 502 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,378 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03262 |
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
Nemaha County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ray Caspers Road Dam?
Ray Caspers Road 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 Ray Caspers Road Dam?
Ray Caspers Road Dam is owned by Nemaha County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ray Caspers Road Dam built?
Ray Caspers Road Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Ray Caspers Road Dam?
Ray Caspers Road Dam 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 Ray Caspers Road Dam?
Ray Caspers Road 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 Ray Caspers Road Dam last inspected?
Ray Caspers Road Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.