Richard Miles Dam Repair

CLAY CREEK· Holt, Nebraska· Built 1997· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Richard Miles Dam Repair is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in NE)
Dam Length297 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge455 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDNE02448

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 22, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Turkey Canyon LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richard Miles Dam Repair?

Richard Miles Dam Repair 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 Richard Miles Dam Repair?

Richard Miles Dam Repair is owned by Turkey Canyon LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richard Miles Dam Repair built?

Richard Miles Dam Repair was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Richard Miles Dam Repair?

Richard Miles Dam Repair serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Richard Miles Dam Repair?

Richard Miles Dam Repair has a dam height of 19 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 Richard Miles Dam Repair last inspected?

Richard Miles Dam Repair was last inspected on March 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.