Topliff Dam
Topliff Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Topliff Dam
Topliff Dam is a dam in Cass, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Dianne S Ross Rev Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-coal Creek near Union.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 04/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Union |
| River/Stream | Tr-coal Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.87909, -95.94462 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 93 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dianne S Ross Rev Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01702 |
| Federal ID | NE01702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |