Benson Brothers Dam

Nebraska — Clay County — TR-SCHOOL CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyClay
RiverTR-SCHOOL CREEK
Coordinates40.56808, -97.89948

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length568 ft
NID Storage171 acre-ft
Max Storage171 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 14, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUpper Big Blue Natural Resources District

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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.

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