Reiser Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Reiser Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 76.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 889 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | NE08524 |
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
Tim Reiser
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reiser Dam 2?
Reiser 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 Reiser Dam 2?
Reiser Dam 2 is owned by Tim Reiser (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reiser Dam 2 built?
Reiser Dam 2 was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Reiser Dam 2?
Reiser Dam 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Reiser Dam 2?
Reiser Dam 2 has a dam height of 33 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 Reiser Dam 2 last inspected?
Reiser Dam 2 was last inspected on May 19, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.