Benson Dam
Nebraska — Cherry County — TR-DRY CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| River | TR-DRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.93586, -100.68588 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 20, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 10 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Patsy Benson Trustee |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.