Dam 15-10-2w
Dam 15-10-2w is an earth dam located in York County, Nebraska, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dam 15-10-2w
The primary purpose of Dam 15-10-2w is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Beaver Crossing.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 471 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | Beaver Crossing |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83789, -97.53531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 466 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02481 |
| Federal ID | NE02481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |