Higgins Dam 1663

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyKeya Paha
Nearest CityNIOBRARA
River/StreamOAK CREEK
Coordinates42.88800, -99.29763

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length238 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage97 acre-ft
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge132 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerShaunessey L Higgins
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01663
Federal IDNE01663
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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