Stoneridge Dam in Kearney, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by BLAKEMAN ENGINEERING LLC to reduce flood risk along the TR-WOOD RIVER.
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Completed in 2009, this earth dam stands at a height of 11.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 10.92 feet, providing a storage capacity of 393.3 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a critical infrastructure to protect the surrounding Buffalo County community.
With a drainage area of 1.26 square miles, Stoneridge Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as satisfactory in condition. The dam's inspection frequency is set at one year, with the last assessment conducted in September 2020. The state-regulated structure under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources also boasts a surface area of 23 acres and a normal storage capacity of 203.7 acre-feet, crucial for managing water resources in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, Stoneridge Dam continues to play a vital role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the local community in Buffalo, Nebraska.
Year Completed |
2009 |
Dam Length |
1070 |
Dam Height |
11.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WOOD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.92 |
Drainage Area |
1.26 |
Nid Storage |
393.3 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Platte River Near Kearney
|
589cfs |
Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek
|
0cfs |
Platte R Mid Ch
|
1500cfs |
Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr
|
3cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1390cfs |
Spring Creek Nr Overton
|
3cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Fort Kearny State Rec Area
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Bassway Strip State Wildlife Area
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Union Pacific State Rec Area
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Windmill State Rec Area
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