Peterson Multipurpose Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 395 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Peterson Multipurpose Dam
Peterson Multipurpose Dam is a dam in Polk, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Larry D Anderson Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Schuyler.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 05/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Schuyler |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.19719, -97.71370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 514 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Larry D Anderson Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01619 |
| Federal ID | NE01619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |