Hoatson Dam
Hoatson Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoatson Dam
The primary purpose of Hoatson Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Charlene Solberg & Tommy Iodence (private). It impounds the Tr-niobrara River near Valentine.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 543 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Valentine |
| River/Stream | Tr-niobrara River |
| Coordinates | 42.53658, -102.87256 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 543 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Charlene Solberg & Tommy Iodence |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00827 |
| Federal ID | NE00827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |