Harry Ritz Detention Dam
Harry Ritz Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Valley County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Harry Ritz Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Harry Ritz Detention 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 Bryce Ritz Etal (private). It impounds the Lee Creek near Arcadia.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 294 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 04/13/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Valley |
| Nearest City | Arcadia |
| River/Stream | Lee Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.43177, -99.19354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,590 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bryce Ritz etal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00266 |
| Federal ID | NE00266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |