Willers Dam 2
Willers Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Willers Dam 2
The primary purpose of Willers 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 Eee Family Farms Ltd (private). It impounds the Tr-humbug Creek near Pilger.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 04/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | Pilger |
| River/Stream | Tr-humbug Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.06933, -97.09253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EEE Family Farms LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02135 |
| Federal ID | NE02135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |