Rehtus Dam
Rehtus Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rehtus Dam
Rehtus Dam is a dam in Webster, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Katherine Rehtus (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 10/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.16666, -98.33642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Katherine Rehtus |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08801 |
| Federal ID | NE08801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |