Richards Dam 4031

Nebraska — Hayes County — TR-LITTLE BLACKWOOD CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyHayes
RiverTR-LITTLE BLACKWOOD CREEK
Coordinates40.47268, -100.95854

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length125 ft
NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 25, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBuck Laine & Heather Lee Richards

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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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