Musfelt Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frank Dam 796 Johnson Dam 672
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Musfelt Dam, located in Rushville, Nebraska, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS and is privately owned.
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Summary
This earth dam on Rush Creek was designed for flood risk reduction, with a height of 13 feet and a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Musfelt Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Its location in Sheridan County, Nebraska, makes it a key infrastructure for protecting the surrounding communities and managing water resources efficiently. The dam's design, with a stone core and soil foundation, reflects its robust construction to withstand potential flooding events.
Managed by private owners, Musfelt Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Nebraska. Its impact on flood risk reduction, along with its consistent regulatory oversight and maintenance, highlights the importance of investing in infrastructure to safeguard communities and natural habitats from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
322 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
5.2 |
Nid Storage |
126 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Musfelt Dam