Heineman Dam 5300 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Verdon Dam Wittwer Dam 2543
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Heineman Dam 5300, located in Richardson County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Muddy Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.9 feet and has a storage capacity of 70.8 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was rated as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Heineman Dam 5300 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to uphold its operational standards. While the primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, it also serves other purposes within the local watershed. The dam's location, surrounded by rural landscapes, underscores its importance in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events and mitigating water resource challenges in the region.
With a drainage area of 1.19 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 6.6 acre-feet, Heineman Dam 5300 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas from excessive flooding. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Heineman Dam are essential in ensuring the resilience of our water infrastructure and the safety of communities that rely on them.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
27.9 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
27.9 |
Drainage Area |
1.19 |
Nid Storage |
70.8 |
Structural Height |
27.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
28600cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
|
52cfs |
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.
Heineman Dam 5300