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Rolling Hills Dam, located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 7.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 72.2 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Platte River, just 4 miles from Kearney, and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having a "significant" hazard potential, Rolling Hills Dam is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in June 2019. The dam's structural height matches its hydraulic height at 7.5 feet, with a length of 260 feet and a surface area of 6.1 acres. While there is no spillway type specified, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 190 cubic feet per second, serving the local community for both recreation and water resource management purposes.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Rolling Hills Dam an interesting case study in the management and regulation of a recreational earth dam in the heart of Nebraska. Owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this structure provides essential water storage for the area while also offering opportunities for leisure activities. With its location on the TR-Platte River and a storage capacity of 72.2 acre-feet, Rolling Hills Dam showcases the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources in a dynamic ecosystem.
Year_Completed | 1967 |
Dam_Height | 7.5 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-PLATTE RIVER |
Dam_Length | 260 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6.1 |
Hydraulic_Height | 7.5 |
Drainage_Area | 0.18 |
Nid_Storage | 72.2 |
Structural_Height | 7.5 |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 8 |
SPRING CREEK NR OVERTON | 1cfs |
SOUTH LOUP R AT ST. MICHAEL | 173cfs |
BUFFALO CREEK NR OVERTON NEBR | 15cfs |
PLATTE RIVER NEAR KEARNEY | 308cfs |
PLATTE RIVER NEAR OVERTON | 171cfs |
PLATTE R MID CH | 188cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Smith Center Roadside Area | |||
Stockton City Park | |||
Prairie Dog State Park | |||
Phillipsburg City Park | |||
South Outlet - Harlan County Lake | |||
Webster State Park |