Parde Dam
Parde Dam is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Parde Dam
The primary purpose of Parde Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Carol J & Larry Vetrovsky (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Beatrice.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Beatrice |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.24092, -96.74972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 328 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Carol J & Larry Vetrovsky |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02851 |
| Federal ID | NE02851 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |