Ruggles Dam

Nebraska — Frontier County — TR-MEDICINE CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyFrontier
RiverTR-MEDICINE CREEK
Coordinates40.60852, -100.46496

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 23, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCampbell Land LTD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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