Sayer Dam 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sayer Dam 3 Road 731 County Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Sayer Dam 2, located in Nebraska, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned, but is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam stands at 28 feet high with a hydraulic height of 27 feet, and has a storage capacity of 187 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Sayer Dam 2 is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in April 2019. The dam has a length of 330 feet and is primarily constructed of earth and stone materials. It is situated on TR-DEER CREEK in the Frontier County of Nebraska, providing vital water resource management and conservation for the area. Given its importance for fire protection and stock maintenance, the dam's condition assessment and risk management measures are crucial for ensuring its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
2.6 |
Nid Storage |
187 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Sayer Dam 2