Beyer Dam is an earth dam located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 475 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Beyer Dam
The primary purpose of Beyer Dam 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 Beyer Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-lodgepole Creek near Sidney.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cheyenne |
| Nearest City | Sidney |
| River/Stream | Tr-lodgepole Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.19078, -103.09108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 174 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Beyer Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00714 |
| Federal ID | NE00714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |