Niobrara S Park Dam
Niobrara S Park Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Nebraska, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Niobrara S Park Dam
Niobrara S Park Dam is a dam in Knox, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (state). It impounds the Tr-niobrara River.
The dam stands 63 feet tall and stretches 748 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/22/2020.
At 63 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-niobrara River |
| Coordinates | 42.76368, -98.05355 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 748 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,346 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02659 |
| Federal ID | NE02659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |