Beck Dam
Beck Dam is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beck Dam
The primary purpose of Beck Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Frank H & Linda L Beck (private). It impounds the Tr-coon Creek near Brocksburg.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Brocksburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89789, -99.36614 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Frank H & Linda L Beck |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01739 |
| Federal ID | NE01739 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |