Dageforde Dam 9433 Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Dageforde Dam 9433, located in Harlan, Nebraska, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 1980 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 16.4 feet and a length of 245 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 60.3 acre-feet and serves the Republican River watershed. With its low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, Dageforde Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, this dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced, ensuring its safety and functionality. Despite its relatively small surface area of 3.8 acres and drainage area of 1.15 square miles, Dageforde Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and irrigation in the area. With its location in a predominantly agricultural region, the dam provides essential support for local farmers and ranchers, as well as contributing to the overall ecological health of the watershed.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, dams like Dageforde Dam 9433 play a crucial role in mitigating risks of flooding, providing water for irrigation, and supporting biodiversity. With ongoing inspections and potential risk management measures, this dam remains a key component of sustainable water management in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in adapting to a changing climate and ensuring water security for future generations.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
245 |
Dam Height |
16.4 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
16.4 |
Drainage Area |
1.15 |
Nid Storage |
60.3 |
Structural Height |
16.4 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Dageforde Dam 9433