Peterson Dam 1
Peterson Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Peterson Dam 1
The primary purpose of Peterson Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank H & Linda L Beck (private). It impounds the S Br Coon Creek near Brocksburg.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 05/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Brocksburg |
| River/Stream | S Br Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89783, -99.35905 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 545 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Frank H & Linda L Beck |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00437 |
| Federal ID | NE00437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |