Red Cloud Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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.
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Summary
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 Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
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 |
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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.
Red Cloud Dam