Valentine Fish Hatchery Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | MEADVILLE |
| River/Stream | MINNECHADUZA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.89020, -100.53536 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |