Higer Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 783 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Higer Dam
Higer Dam is a dam in Nuckolls, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Matthew Bargen (private). It impounds the Oak Creek near Superior.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 783 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 422 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Superior |
| River/Stream | Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.08943, -98.03306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 783 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Matthew Bargen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00236 |
| Federal ID | NE00236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |