Browns Canyon 1

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyScotts Bluff
Nearest CityMITCHELL
River/StreamBROWNS CANYON DRAIN
Coordinates41.85868, -103.87569

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage205 acre-ft
Max Storage205 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,128 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerGering Fort Laramie Irrigation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00656
Federal IDNE00656
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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