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ROLAND MOELLENBERNDT DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-Dry Branch
April 25, 2025


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The Roland Moellenberndt Dam, located in Endicott, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the TR-Dry Branch river. Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high with a structural height of 28 feet and a length of 723 feet. It has a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Roland Moellenberndt Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in April 2020. While there are no spillways or locks associated with the structure, its proximity to the TR-Dry Branch river and its drainage area of 0.9 square miles make it a crucial component in managing water resources in Jefferson County.

Overall, the Roland Moellenberndt Dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management efforts in Nebraska, showcasing the importance of infrastructure in addressing climate-related challenges.

Year_Completed 1998
Dam_Height 25
River_Or_Stream TR-DRY BRANCH
Dam_Length 723
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 6
Hydraulic_Height 25
Drainage_Area 0.9
Nid_Storage 108
Structural_Height 28
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 28
       

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