Pinkerman Dam 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Pinkerman Dam 2, located in Holt, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a structural height of 26 feet and a length of 448 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and a normal storage of 36 acre-feet, Pinkerman Dam 2 serves as a vital component in managing water resources in the region.

Managed by the NE DNR and regulated by the state, Pinkerman Dam 2 has a low hazard potential and is rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in April 2020. Despite its simple structure, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the area by providing irrigation water for the surrounding farmland.

With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 30 cubic feet per second, Pinkerman Dam 2 ensures water availability for the Redbird Creek while also minimizing the risk of flooding. As climate and water resource enthusiasts explore the intricate network of dams in Nebraska, Pinkerman Dam 2 stands out as a modest yet essential infrastructure supporting sustainable water management practices in the region.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

448

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-REDBIRD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

69

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.