Moody Dam 2
Moody Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Moody Dam 2
The primary purpose of Moody Dam 2 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 Juanita & J M Moody Etal Trustees (private). It impounds the Tr-big Cottonwood Creek near Whitney.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 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 08/28/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Whitney |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.88572, -103.49193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Juanita & J M Moody etal Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02170 |
| Federal ID | NE02170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |