Bergen Dam
Bergen Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bergen Dam
The primary purpose of Bergen Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Mccool Junction.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,013 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 610 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 06/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Mccool Junction |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.77514, -97.86383 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,013 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01674 |
| Federal ID | NE01674 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |