Peden Dam 2
Peden Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Peden Dam 2
The primary purpose of Peden Dam 2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Howard L Benjamin (private). It impounds the Tr-w Buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 311 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.96988, -99.87219 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 311 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Howard L Benjamin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01308 |
| Federal ID | NE01308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |