Heaton Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | VALENTINE |
| River/Stream | BOX BUTTE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.44835, -102.65865 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 334 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 197 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |