Groundwater Recharge Dam 2-10-3
Groundwater Recharge Dam 2-10-3 is an earth dam located in York County, Nebraska, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Groundwater Recharge Dam 2-10-3
Groundwater Recharge Dam 2-10-3 is a dam in York, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near York.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 966 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/06/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | York |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.86718, -97.62580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 966 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 966 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,453 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02344 |
| Federal ID | NE02344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |