Moore Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 405 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Moore Dam 2
The primary purpose of Moore 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 Butler County Highway Dept. (local government). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Surprise.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Surprise |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 41.07597, -97.36420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Butler County Highway Dept. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02154 |
| Federal ID | NE02154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |