The Royal Grade Stabilization Dam, located in Nebraska along the TR-SILVER CREEK, stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures.
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Built in 1994 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a stone core reaches a height of 24 feet and spans 490 feet in length. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam also serves other vital functions for the local community.
Managed by the private sector and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Royal Grade Stabilization Dam boasts a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016. With a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 68 cubic feet per second, this dam provides essential water resource management in the Otoe County area.
Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will appreciate the strategic design and operational efficiency of the Royal Grade Stabilization Dam. With its successful track record in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the surrounding region, this dam represents a critical infrastructure asset in safeguarding against environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SILVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Salt Creek At Roca
|
5cfs |
Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln
|
3cfs |
Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln
|
11cfs |
Salt Creek At 70th St. At Lincoln
|
92cfs |
Salt Creek At Lincoln
|
77cfs |
Salt Creek At Greenwood
|
125cfs |