Frontier County Road Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Walther Dam Nelsen Dam 4038
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Frontier County Road Dam 1, located in Cambridge, Nebraska, was completed in 1966 to primarily serve as a flood risk reduction structure along TR-Mitchell Creek.
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Summary
This earthen dam stands at 19 feet high and has a length of 275 feet, with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2014 revealed poor structural integrity, prompting concerns about its ability to withstand potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Frontier County Road Dam 1 is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. However, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications or improvements since its construction, raising questions about its long-term sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns and increased flood risks. With its location in a high-risk flood area and a drainage area of 0.5 square miles, the dam's role in mitigating flood impacts in the region remains crucial yet uncertain due to its current condition.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts look towards the future of Frontier County Road Dam 1, there is a pressing need for updated risk assessments, maintenance efforts, and potential rehabilitation projects to enhance the dam's resilience and effectiveness in flood control. With its proximity to residential areas and agricultural lands, the dam plays a vital role in protecting lives and properties from potential flooding events, underscoring the importance of proactive management and investment in infrastructure to adapt to evolving climate challenges and safeguard water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MITCHELL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Frontier County Road Dam 1