Duck Ranch Dam
Duck Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Duck Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Duck Ranch Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Duck Ranch Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-little Salt Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 05/19/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.98885, -96.75217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 339 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Duck Ranch Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02853 |
| Federal ID | NE02853 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |