Richert Dam 2
Richert Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Richert Dam 2
The primary purpose of Richert Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Scott E & Monica M Richert (private). It impounds the Tr-wildcat Creek near Seward.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 06/23/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Seward |
| River/Stream | Tr-wildcat Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.01153, -97.34427 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Scott E & Monica M Richert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00072 |
| Federal ID | NE00072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |