Siel Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sindt Dam Minnick Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Siel Dam, located in Riverton, Nebraska, on TR-LOVELY CREEK, stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this private-owned earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. With a height of 26.4 feet and a storage capacity of 54.2 acre-feet, Siel Dam helps manage water levels and mitigate flood risks effectively.
Despite its low hazard potential, Siel Dam is regularly inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community. With a drainage area of 0.66 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 11.4 acre-feet, Siel Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Siel Dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure that contributes to the overall resilience of the area against flooding events. Its strategic location, design, and operational capabilities highlight the importance of proactive measures in managing water resources and protecting communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. As a key component of the flood risk reduction system in Nebraska, Siel Dam showcases the critical role that infrastructure plays in ensuring water security and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
26.4 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LOVELY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.66 |
Nid Storage |
54.2 |
Structural Height |
26.4 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Siel Dam