Road Dam Rs-17-1(103)

TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER· Hitchcock, Nebraska· Built 1981· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 90.3% in NE)
Dam Length970 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage296 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDNE02132

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: July 25, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Nebraska Department of Transportation

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Road Dam Rs-17-1(103)?

Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) 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 Road Dam Rs-17-1(103)?

Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) is owned by Nebraska Department of Transportation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) built?

Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Road Dam Rs-17-1(103)?

Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) 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 Road Dam Rs-17-1(103)?

Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) has a dam height of 40 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 Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) last inspected?

Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) was last inspected on July 25, 2023. 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.