Ross Dam
Ross Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ross Dam
Ross Dam is a dam in Lincoln, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Russell R & Rhonda J Tobey (private). It impounds the Tr-platte River near Gothenburg.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Gothenburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.01767, -100.54113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 362 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Russell R & Rhonda J Tobey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01281 |
| Federal ID | NE01281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |