Roberts Dam 578 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wilson Dam 2089 Darrell Roberts Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Roberts Dam 578, located in Banner County, Nebraska, was completed in 1954 and is owned by a private entity.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a length of 405 feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. It has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, serving to protect the nearby area from potential flooding events along the TR-Platte River.
Despite its low hazard potential, Roberts Dam 578 is currently in poor condition, as assessed in October 2017. It is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its compliance with state regulations and permitting requirements. The dam's location in a rural setting highlights its importance in safeguarding the surrounding community from the impacts of extreme weather events, making it a key structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support for future maintenance and improvements.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
405 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PLATTE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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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.
Area Campgrounds
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Bayard City Park
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Wildcat Hills State Rec Area
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Primitive Campsites
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Roberts Dam 578