Rothell Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Nebraska, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 645 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rothell Dam
Rothell Dam is a dam in Johnson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Frank S Rothell (private). It impounds the Tr-sampson Branch near Steinauer.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2018.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Steinauer |
| River/Stream | Tr-sampson Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.29070, -96.34568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Frank S Rothell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02633 |
| Federal ID | NE02633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |