Rasmussen Dam, located in Franklin, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
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Completed in 1960, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 495 feet, providing flood risk reduction along the TR-Republican River. With a storage capacity of 239 acre-feet, the dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, while also offering a normal storage capacity of 31 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 9 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Rasmussen Dam undergoes inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not currently specified in the data. It is important to note that the dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency, and it does not have any associated locks or spillways. With its vital role in flood risk reduction and contribution to the area's water resource management, Rasmussen Dam stands as a key infrastructure for climate and water resource enthusiasts to study and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
495 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
3.26 |
Nid Storage |
239 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff
|
0cfs |
Republican River Near Orleans
|
59cfs |
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
|
4cfs |
Nf Solomon R At Glade
|
8cfs |
Bow C Nr Stockton
|
3cfs |
Platte River Near Kearney
|
1810cfs |