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Berke Dam, located in Arapahoe, Nebraska, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and small fish pond management. Built in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and stretches 330 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 7 acres and a maximum discharge rate of 825 cubic feet per second.
Maintained by private owners, Berke Dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated" as of the last inspection in September 2018. The dam holds significance in the local area for water resource management and contributes to the overall environmental health of the region.
With its location along the TR-Muddy Creek and within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Berke Dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management in Frontier County, Nebraska. As a key feature in the area's water infrastructure, the dam provides essential services for both agricultural and environmental purposes, highlighting its importance in sustaining the local ecosystem and economy.
Year_Completed | 1956 |
Dam_Height | 33 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-MUDDY CREEK |
Dam_Length | 330 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2 |
Hydraulic_Height | 33 |
Drainage_Area | 0.6 |
Nid_Storage | 69 |
Structural_Height | 33 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 33 |
NORTH LOUP R AT BREWSTER | 553cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT NORTH PLATTE | 1290cfs |
PLATTE R MID CH | 229cfs |
PLATTE RIVER NEAR OVERTON | 214cfs |
SPRING CREEK NR OVERTON | 2cfs |
BUFFALO CREEK NR OVERTON NEBR | 34cfs |
SALINE R NR WAKEENEY | 5cfs |