Rech Smith Dam
Rech Smith Dam is an earth dam located in York County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rech Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Rech Smith Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Anthony J Winter Iii (private). It impounds the Tr-lincoln Creek near Seward.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 865 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | Seward |
| River/Stream | Tr-lincoln Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.93069, -97.77743 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Anthony J Winter III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00003 |
| Federal ID | NE00003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |