Ray Caspers Road Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Blayne Behrends Dam Larry Bohlken Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ray Caspers Road Dam, located in Stella, Nebraska, is a vital piece of infrastructure owned by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
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Summary
Completed in 2010, this earth dam stands at 34 feet in height and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Muddy Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 501.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.65 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its importance in safeguarding the community, Ray Caspers Road Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition with a low hazard potential. The last inspection in March 2017 highlighted the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its continued effectiveness. With a history of periodic inspections and a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam requires ongoing attention to address its structural deficiencies and enhance its resilience to changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and advocating for the maintenance and improvement of dams like Ray Caspers Road Dam is crucial to ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities in the face of climate change impacts. By staying informed about the condition and performance of such infrastructure, we can contribute to the preservation of water resources and the mitigation of flood risks for the benefit of both present and future generations.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.82 |
Hydraulic Height |
31.54 |
Drainage Area |
1.65 |
Nid Storage |
501.7 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
47 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
22500cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
|
1350cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Ray Caspers Road Dam