Kavan Dam 2
Kavan Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kavan Dam 2
The primary purpose of Kavan Dam 2 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 Mark E Kavan (private). It impounds the Tr-cottonwood Creek near Wahoo.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 05/17/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Wahoo |
| River/Stream | Tr-cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.23036, -96.68048 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mark E Kavan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00255 |
| Federal ID | NE00255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |