Rinkel Flood Control Dam

Madison County, Nebraska (near NORFOLK)

River/Stream: TR-ELKHORN RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
785 ft
Reservoir Storage
190 acre-ft
Year Completed
1988
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
160 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-10-07

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE02311
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
42.05473, -97.54766
Age
38 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.