Ruther Dam
Ruther Dam is an earth dam located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ruther Dam
The primary purpose of Ruther 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 Marvin Filsinger (private). It impounds the Tr-lodgepole Creek near Sidney.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 739 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cheyenne |
| Nearest City | Sidney |
| River/Stream | Tr-lodgepole Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.12570, -102.95630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 739 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Marvin Filsinger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00604 |
| Federal ID | NE00604 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |