Rinkel Flood Control Dam

Nebraska — Madison County — TR-ELKHORN RIVER

Location

StateNebraska
CountyMadison
RiverTR-ELKHORN RIVER
Coordinates42.05473, -97.54766

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length785 ft
NID Storage190 acre-ft
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 7, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1988
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRinkel Family Trust

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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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