Reiman Dam 2
Reiman Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Boyd County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reiman Dam 2
The primary purpose of Reiman 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 Reiman Farms (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Spencer.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 426 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 226 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 05/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boyd |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.90908, -98.77012 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Reiman Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01677 |
| Federal ID | NE01677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |