Randall Dam 1
Randall Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Randall Dam 1
The primary purpose of Randall Dam 1 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 Randall Land & Cattle Co Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-buckeye Valley Creek near Gibbon.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 473 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 03/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | Gibbon |
| River/Stream | Tr-buckeye Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.81583, -98.93290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 473 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 499 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Randall Land & Cattle Co Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00468 |
| Federal ID | NE00468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |