Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam 2
Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Southeast Community College Irrigation Dam 2
The primary purpose of Southeast Community College Irrigation 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 Southeast Community College Foundation (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Beatrice.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Beatrice |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.25210, -96.78531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Southeast Community College Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02457 |
| Federal ID | NE02457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |