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Beyer Dam, located in Cheyenne, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1964 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 19.2 feet and spans a length of 475 feet. With a storage capacity of 96.5 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Beyer Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's hazard potential is classified as significant, but its condition assessment in 2018 rated it as satisfactory. While it may not have a spillway or outlet gates, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service have proven effective in reducing flood risks and safeguarding the local community along TR-Lodgepole Creek.
Despite its remote location and relatively small surface area of 6 acres, Beyer Dam serves as a vital flood control structure in the region. With a solid track record of performance and maintenance, the dam continues to be a key asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Nebraska's waterways.
Year_Completed | 1964 |
Dam_Height | 19.2 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-LODGEPOLE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 475 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6 |
Hydraulic_Height | 19.2 |
Drainage_Area | 0.6 |
Nid_Storage | 96.5 |
Structural_Height | 19.2 |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 19 |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT FORT MORGAN | 380cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT COOPER BRIDGE | 274cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR CROOK | 19cfs |