Royal Grade Stabilization Dam

TR-SILVER CREEK· Otoe, Nebraska· Built 1994· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Royal Grade Stabilization Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge68 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDNE02406

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: June 1, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Breiman & Diamond Family Trust

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Royal Grade Stabilization Dam?

Royal Grade Stabilization 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 Royal Grade Stabilization Dam?

Royal Grade Stabilization Dam is owned by Breiman & Diamond Family Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Royal Grade Stabilization Dam built?

Royal Grade Stabilization Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Royal Grade Stabilization Dam?

Royal Grade Stabilization 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 Royal Grade Stabilization Dam?

Royal Grade Stabilization Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Royal Grade Stabilization Dam last inspected?

Royal Grade Stabilization Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2021. 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.