Blackstone Dam
Blackstone Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blackstone Dam
The primary purpose of Blackstone Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blackstone Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-crosby Creek near Scandia Ks.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 04/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Scandia Ks |
| River/Stream | Tr-crosby Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.05072, -97.98805 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Blackstone Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00335 |
| Federal ID | NE00335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |