Thiltges Dam
Thiltges Dam is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Thiltges Dam
Thiltges Dam is a dam in Richardson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Kenneth S & Mary Grace Thiltges (private). It impounds the Tr-bean Creek near Rulo.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 04/24/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Rulo |
| River/Stream | Tr-bean Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.07731, -95.45020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 188 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kenneth S & Mary Grace Thiltges |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01897 |
| Federal ID | NE01897 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |