Ravens Nest East Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 2006. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 53 ft53 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 93% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ravens Nest East Dam
The primary purpose of Ravens Nest East Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ravens Nest HOA (private). It impounds the Tr-platte River.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2022.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.05636, -96.04926 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 278 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ravens Nest HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02792 |
| Federal ID | NE02792 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |