Peterson Dam
Peterson Dam 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.
About Peterson Dam
The primary purpose of Peterson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dewey L & Diane K Peterson (private). It impounds the Tr-s Br Coon Creek near Brocksburg.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 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 04/11/2023.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Brocksburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Br Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.91197, -99.35782 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 213 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dewey L & Diane K Peterson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01697 |
| Federal ID | NE01697 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |