Rhoadarmer Dam
Key Takeaway
Rhoadarmer Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 20.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 448 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00289 |
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
Dwiggins Farm Company
Private
Nearby Dams
Box Elder Creek 5-A
Buffalo, NE
Significant Hazard 21 ftZehr Dam
Buffalo, NE
Low Hazard 15 ftHahn Dam
Buffalo, NE
Low Hazard 18 ftRogers Dam
Buffalo, NE
Low Hazard 9 ftBlaschko Dam
Buffalo, NE
Low Hazard 14 ftRandall Dam 1
Buffalo, NE
Low Hazard 12 ftPrairie Creek Upland Dam 1 (Pcul 1)
Buffalo, NE
High Hazard 39 ftRandall Dam
Buffalo, NE
Low Hazard 16 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Rhoadarmer Dam?
Rhoadarmer 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 Rhoadarmer Dam?
Rhoadarmer Dam is owned by Dwiggins Farm Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rhoadarmer Dam built?
Rhoadarmer Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Rhoadarmer Dam?
Rhoadarmer Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rhoadarmer Dam?
Rhoadarmer Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Rhoadarmer Dam last inspected?
Rhoadarmer Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.