Sayer Dam 2

TR-DEER CREEK· Frontier, Nebraska· Built 1966· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Sayer Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 59.7% in NE)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage187 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge746 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDNE00723

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 22, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

DLL Farms Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sayer Dam 2?

Sayer 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 Sayer Dam 2?

Sayer Dam 2 is owned by DLL Farms Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sayer Dam 2 built?

Sayer Dam 2 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Sayer Dam 2?

Sayer 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 Sayer Dam 2?

Sayer Dam 2 has a dam height of 28 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 Sayer Dam 2 last inspected?

Sayer Dam 2 was last inspected on April 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.