Petersen Dam
Petersen Dam is an earth dam located in Kearney County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Petersen Dam
Petersen Dam is a dam in Kearney, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Marvin & Bonita Shaw Rev Trusts (private). It impounds the Tr-sand Creek near Ayr.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney |
| Nearest City | Ayr |
| River/Stream | Tr-sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.46342, -98.76568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,103 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Marvin & Bonita Shaw Rev Trusts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00318 |
| Federal ID | NE00318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |