Roberts Dam 154 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Roberts Dam 154, located in Boone County, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1969.
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Summary
This dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 335 feet, serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction and storage. With a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 112 acre-feet, Roberts Dam 154 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its importance, Roberts Dam 154 is currently in poor condition, as assessed during the last inspection in May 2018. The dam has a low hazard potential, but its poor condition raises concerns for its long-term functionality and safety. While the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources regulates and inspects the dam, there is a need for improved maintenance and potentially rehabilitation efforts to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition of Roberts Dam 154 and advocate for necessary repairs and maintenance to uphold its critical role in water management and flood protection. By working closely with regulatory agencies and the private owner, proactive measures can be taken to address the dam's poor condition and strengthen its resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and increased water management challenges.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
335 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOGUS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
|
2080cfs |
Beaver Creek At Genoa
|
114cfs |
Loup River Near Genoa
|
1320cfs |
Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr
|
6cfs |
Silver Cr
|
4cfs |
Platte River Near Duncan
|
243cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Roberts Dam 154