Hitchcock Dam 3

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyKeya Paha
Nearest CityNIOBRARA
River/StreamSPOTTED TAIL CREEK
Coordinates42.96959, -99.31743

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length357 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHeath R Hitchcock Life ES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/20/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01699
Federal IDNE01699
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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