Peterson Dam 3552 is an earth dam located in Harlan County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 240 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 Peterson Dam 3552
The primary purpose of Peterson Dam 3552 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 Craig L & Elizabeth Ann Hoxmeier (private). It impounds the Tr-deep Creek near Orleans.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | Orleans |
| River/Stream | Tr-deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.25087, -99.54788 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Craig L & Elizabeth Ann Hoxmeier |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03552 |
| Federal ID | NE03552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |