Taft Dam
Taft Dam is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Taft Dam
The primary purpose of Taft 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 Cleo E & Helen K Taft Life Es (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 595 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 289 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/12/2022.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.11758, -95.60740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 595 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,428 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Cleo E & Helen K Taft Life ES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03068 |
| Federal ID | NE03068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |