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Rejda Dam, located in Valley, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 27 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-N BR Turtle Creek, with a drainage area of 1.1 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 148 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Rejda Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. The dam has a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a length of 240 feet. Its location in SWS30T20R16W makes it an essential component in managing flood risks in the region, ensuring the safety of nearby communities. With a history of effective operation and maintenance, Rejda Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Nebraska.
Year_Completed | 1967 |
Dam_Height | 16 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-N BR TURTLE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 240 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 14 |
Drainage_Area | 1.1 |
Nid_Storage | 75 |
Structural_Height | 16 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 16 |
BUFFALO CREEK NR OVERTON NEBR | 34cfs |
PLATTE R MID CH | 90cfs |
SPRING CREEK NR OVERTON | 8cfs |
SOUTH LOUP R AT ST. MICHAEL | 157cfs |
NORTH LOUP RIVER AT TAYLOR | 388cfs |
ELM CREEK NR ELM CREEK | 7cfs |
PLATTE RIVER NEAR OVERTON | 123cfs |