Reiman Dam 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Reiman Dam 2, located in Boyd, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1980 for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 20 feet and spanning 426 feet in length, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. With a storage capacity of 226 acre-feet and a drainage area of 16.6 square miles, the dam regulates flow and provides water for agriculture.

Maintained by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Reiman Dam 2 has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of its last inspection in April 2018. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3,300 cubic feet per second. While the dam does not have a spillway, it serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community and contributes to the overall water management system in the area.

With its strategic location on Spring Creek and its importance for irrigation, Reiman Dam 2 is a key component of the water infrastructure in Nebraska. Managed by a private entity, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture and water supply in the region. Despite its age, the dam continues to be a reliable resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intersection of human engineering and environmental sustainability.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

426

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

SPRING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

16.6

Nid Storage

226

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.