Rhodes Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Rhodes Dam, located in Palisade, Nebraska, along TR-Bobtail Creek, was completed in 1960 and stands at a height of 12.1 feet.


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Summary

Owned privately, the dam serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area, with a storage capacity of 56.3 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet.

With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Rhodes Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Hitchcock County. Operated by its private owner, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. While the dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," its functions include flood risk reduction and other related activities.

Rhodes Dam is a significant Earth-type structure constructed with stone core and soil foundations, spanning a length of 300 feet and covering a surface area of 6.6 acres. Positioned in a strategic location within the region, the dam plays a key role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. As an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure, Rhodes Dam is subject to regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness and safety for the community.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

12.1

River Or Stream

TR-BOBTAIL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.6

Hydraulic Height

12.1

Drainage Area

1.32

Nid Storage

56.3

Structural Height

12.1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

12
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.