Cline Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hamling Dam Fuhrer Irrigation Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Cline Dam, located in Boyd, Nebraska, along the Lost Creek, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1976 primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 43 feet and with a structural height of 46.1 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 198.4 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 117.9 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
The dam, with a length of 355 feet and a surface area of 8.45 acres, is designed with a stone core on a soil foundation. Although not rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. The maximum discharge capacity of the dam is 582 cubic feet per second, providing crucial water resources for irrigation in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a significant role in water management and agriculture in the area.
With its location in the St. Paul District and under the jurisdiction of the NE DNR, Cline Dam represents a key infrastructure for water resource management in Nebraska. Owned and operated privately, the dam contributes to the local agricultural economy by providing essential irrigation water for the surrounding lands. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Cline Dam are essential for sustainable water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
355 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
LOST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.45 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
1.09 |
Nid Storage |
198.4 |
Structural Height |
46.1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
46 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Niobrara River At Mariaville
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1650cfs |
Platte Creek Near Platte
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3cfs |
Long Pine Creek Near Riverview
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191cfs |
Keya Paha R At Wewela Sd
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54cfs |
Niobrara River Nr. Verdel
|
517cfs |
Keya Paha R Near Keyapaha Sd
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33cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Cline Dam