Peterson Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 1,015 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Dam 2
The primary purpose of Peterson 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 C Todd Cook (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek near Mills.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,015 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.92114, -99.43418 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,015 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C Todd Cook |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01644 |
| Federal ID | NE01644 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |