Red Willow
RED WILLOW CREEK·
Frontier, Nebraska·
Built 1961·
Earth·
126 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 126 ft (taller than 99.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 3,159 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 163.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,060 acres |
| Drainage Area | 708 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,910 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01076 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 9, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Red Willow?
Red Willow is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Red Willow?
Red Willow is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Red Willow last inspected?
Red Willow was last inspected on June 9, 2020.
When was Red Willow built?
Red Willow was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old.
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.