Sand Creek Dam 2
Sand Creek Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sand Creek Dam 2
The primary purpose of Sand Creek 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 Kortje & Abler Jtwos (private). It impounds the Tr-elkhorn River near Stanton.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 3,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,079 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 05/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | Stanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 41.89435, -97.19306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,079 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,079 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,260 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Kortje & Abler JTWOS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00380 |
| Federal ID | NE00380 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |