Verdon Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Heineman Dam 5300 Verna Fritz Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Verdon Dam, located in Richardson, Nebraska, serves as a vital water resource for the region, particularly along the TR-Muddy Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1958, this Earth dam stands at 20 feet in height and stretches for 3250 feet, providing a storage capacity of 315 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Verdon Dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 30 acres for visitors to enjoy various water-based activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Verdon Dam has been marked with a poor condition assessment in recent years, prompting a structural modification in 1999. The dam is state-regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NE DNR), ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its safety and functionality. While the dam may face certain challenges in terms of its condition, its significance for water management and recreation in the area remains paramount, attracting visitors and enthusiasts alike to its picturesque location.
Verdon Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation, offering both recreational opportunities and essential water storage for the surrounding community. As efforts continue to ensure the dam's integrity and safety, its role in sustaining the local ecosystem and providing a source of leisure for residents underscores the importance of responsible stewardship in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
Years Modified |
1999 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
3250 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
315 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
26600cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
|
55cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
14cfs |
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.
Verdon Dam