Stamford 2-a
Stamford 2-a is an earth dam located in Harlan County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stamford 2-a
The primary purpose of Stamford 2-a 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 Lower Republican Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-sappa Creek near Stamford.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | Stamford |
| River/Stream | Tr-sappa Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.14784, -99.58354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 866 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Republican Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00495 |
| Federal ID | NE00495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |