Rejda Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
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.
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Summary
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 Length |
240 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-N BR TURTLE CREEK |
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 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Loup River At Taylor
|
464cfs |
North Loup R At Brewster
|
495cfs |
Middle Loup River At Dunning
|
581cfs |
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr
|
2580cfs |
South Loup R At St. Michael
|
178cfs |
Middle Loup R. At St. Paul
|
1520cfs |
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.
Rejda Dam