Bergmeier Dam 2
Bergmeier Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bergmeier Dam 2
The primary purpose of Bergmeier Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rodney H & Jeanine I Bergmeier Trusts (private). It impounds the Tr-clatonia Creek near Dewitt.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Dewitt |
| River/Stream | Tr-clatonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.44374, -96.89149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 534 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rodney H & Jeanine I Bergmeier Trusts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00975 |
| Federal ID | NE00975 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |