Ruther Dam
Nebraska — Cheyenne County — TR-LODGEPOLE CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cheyenne |
| River | TR-LODGEPOLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.12570, -102.95630 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 739 ft |
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 22, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Marvin Filsinger |
Location Map
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.