Box Butte Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountyDawes
Nearest CityDUNLAP
River/StreamNIOBRARA RIVER
Coordinates42.45440, -103.07740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height87 ft
Dam Height87 ft
Dam Length5,508 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45,901 acre-ft
Max Storage45,901 acre-ft
Normal Storage31,060 acre-ft
Surface Area1,799 acres
Drainage Area1,460 sq mi
Max Discharge2,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE01069
Federal IDNE01069
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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