Rueter Dam
Key Takeaway
Rueter Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 779 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02483 |
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
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rueter Dam?
Rueter 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 Rueter Dam?
Rueter Dam is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rueter Dam built?
Rueter Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Rueter Dam?
Rueter Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rueter Dam?
Rueter Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Rueter Dam last inspected?
Rueter Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.