Roger Belohlavy Dam

TR-TURKEY CREEK· Saline, Nebraska· Built 2001· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Roger Belohlavy Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 55% in NE)
Dam Length673 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge36 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNE02592

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: May 18, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Roger Gene & Janice K Belohlavy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roger Belohlavy Dam?

Roger Belohlavy 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 Roger Belohlavy Dam?

Roger Belohlavy Dam is owned by Roger Gene & Janice K Belohlavy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roger Belohlavy Dam built?

Roger Belohlavy Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Roger Belohlavy Dam?

Roger Belohlavy Dam 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 Roger Belohlavy Dam?

Roger Belohlavy Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Roger Belohlavy Dam last inspected?

Roger Belohlavy Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2022. 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.