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Red Cloud Dam, located in Red Cloud, Nebraska, is a crucial structure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-Republican River. Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at 17 feet in height and spans 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 57.7 acre-feet. Despite its significance in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding, the dam's condition assessment shows it to be in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential.
The dam, regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2019. With a spillway type unspecified, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 89 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.55 square miles, with a normal storage capacity of 3.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.6 acres. As the primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, its poor condition assessment highlights the need for continued monitoring and potential maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the community from potential hazards.
Year_Completed | 1960 |
Dam_Height | 17 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
Dam_Length | 600 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3.6 |
Hydraulic_Height | 17 |
Drainage_Area | 0.55 |
Nid_Storage | 57.7 |
Structural_Height | 17 |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 17 |
SMOKY HILL R NR RUSSELL | 9cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR BUNKER HILL | 58cfs |
ARKANSAS R NR NICKERSON | 49cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT GREAT BEND | 5cfs |
COW C NR LYONS | 6cfs |