Cloisters Dam 1
Cloisters Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, built in 2017. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cloisters Dam 1
The primary purpose of Cloisters Dam 1 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 The Cloisters On The Platte (private). It impounds the Tr-platte River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 744 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2017, 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 05/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sarpy |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.03435, -96.27121 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 744 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | The Cloisters on the Platte |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04461 |
| Federal ID | NE04461 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |