Fischer Rieger Dam
Fischer Rieger Dam is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fischer Rieger Dam
Fischer Rieger Dam is a dam in Richardson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Leonard L & Susan C Rieger Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-winnebago Creek near Rulo.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2019.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Rulo |
| River/Stream | Tr-winnebago Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.13398, -95.45480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 159 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Leonard L & Susan C Rieger et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01583 |
| Federal ID | NE01583 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |