Beckler South Lower Dam
Beckler South Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beckler South Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Beckler South Lower Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cidric L & Karrol D Beckler Trustees (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.87644, -97.06785 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 63 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cidric L & Karrol D Beckler Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02718 |
| Federal ID | NE02718 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |