Neben Dam 2
Neben Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Neben Dam 2
The primary purpose of Neben Dam 2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Robert W Neben (private). It impounds the Tr-buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 188 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | Tr-buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.99762, -99.82879 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 188 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Robert W Neben |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01426 |
| Federal ID | NE01426 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |