Raben Dam 2
Raben Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Raben Dam 2
The primary purpose of Raben 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 Emiel Andrew & Victoria Raben (private). It impounds the Tr-whitehead Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 09/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-whitehead Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.90400, -103.65931 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Emiel Andrew & Victoria Raben |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01106 |
| Federal ID | NE01106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |