Perry Dam 2127
Perry Dam 2127 is an earth dam located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Perry Dam 2127
The primary purpose of Perry Dam 2127 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by James J & Linda L Clark Trustees (private). It impounds the Tr-mud Creek near Ravenna.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/05/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | Ravenna |
| River/Stream | Tr-mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.02265, -98.97509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 334 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | James J & Linda L Clark Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02127 |
| Federal ID | NE02127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |