Petersen Dam 3753

Hitchcock County, Nebraska (near STRATTON)

River/Stream: TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
370 ft
Reservoir Storage
98 acre-ft
Year Completed
1960
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,474 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-08-03

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE03753
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.13921, -101.28780
Age
66 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.