Hitchcock Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | NIOBRARA |
| River/Stream | BR SPOTTED TAIL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.96699, -99.32421 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 148 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Heath R Hitchcock Life ES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |