Rhoadarmer Dam
Rhoadarmer Dam is an earth dam located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rhoadarmer Dam
The primary purpose of Rhoadarmer Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dwiggins Farm Company (private). It impounds the Tr-wood River near Shelton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | Shelton |
| River/Stream | Tr-wood River |
| Coordinates | 40.80681, -98.84344 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 448 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dwiggins Farm Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00289 |
| Federal ID | NE00289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |