Petersen Dam 3753
Petersen Dam 3753 is an earth dam located in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Petersen Dam 3753
The primary purpose of Petersen Dam 3753 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Michael J & Joni Petersen (private). It impounds the Tr-republican River near Stratton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 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 08/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hitchcock |
| Nearest City | Stratton |
| River/Stream | Tr-republican River |
| Coordinates | 40.13921, -101.28780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,474 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Michael J & Joni Petersen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03753 |
| Federal ID | NE03753 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |