Chadron Dam 2
Chadron Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chadron Dam 2
The primary purpose of Chadron Dam 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Chadron (local government). It impounds the Chadron Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 218 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 04/23/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Chadron Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.74341, -103.00336 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Chadron |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00817 |
| Federal ID | NE00817 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |