Dawson County Road Dam 2
Dawson County Road Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dawson County Road Dam 2
Dawson County Road Dam 2 is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Dawson County (local government). It impounds the Tr-plum Creek near Eustis.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 925 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Eustis |
| River/Stream | Tr-plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.70007, -100.06972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dawson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01302 |
| Federal ID | NE01302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |