Messinger Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Messinger Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 35.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03454 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Gerver Real ES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Messinger Dam 2?
Messinger Dam 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Messinger Dam 2?
Messinger Dam 2 is owned by Gerver Real ES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Messinger Dam 2 built?
Messinger Dam 2 was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Messinger Dam 2?
Messinger Dam 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Messinger Dam 2?
Messinger Dam 2 has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Messinger Dam 2 last inspected?
Messinger Dam 2 was last inspected on November 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.