Reiff Lenners Dam, located in Gage County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches 582 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 0.6 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in April 2018. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's presence, with a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres.
With its strategic location along the TR-Bloody Run stream and proximity to Blue Springs, Reiff Lenners Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, the dam's role in flood control and water storage becomes increasingly significant for ensuring the resilience of the local community against potential natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
582 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLOODY RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
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131cfs |
Turkey Creek Near De Witt
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10cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
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147cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
|
70cfs |
Salt Creek At Roca
|
5cfs |
Big Blue River Near Crete
|
95cfs |
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