Benson Brothers Dam
Benson Brothers Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Benson Brothers Dam
The primary purpose of Benson Brothers Dam 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 Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-school Creek near Sutton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 568 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/14/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Sutton |
| River/Stream | Tr-school Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.56808, -97.89948 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 568 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00432 |
| Federal ID | NE00432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |