Hoblit
Hoblit is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hoblit
The primary purpose of Hoblit is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hoblit Ranch Wyoming Llc (private). It impounds the Silver Springs Creek near Agate, Nebraska.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Agate, Nebraska |
| River/Stream | Silver Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.73010, -104.46100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HOBLIT RANCH WYOMING LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00308 |
| Federal ID | WY00308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |