Bean Creek 5-5
Bean Creek 5-5 is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bean Creek 5-5
Bean Creek 5-5 is a dam in Richardson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-bean Creek near Rulo.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 603 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2023.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Rulo |
| River/Stream | Tr-bean Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.10362, -95.47170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 603 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 583 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01574 |
| Federal ID | NE01574 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |