Cox Dam 1
Cox Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Cherry County, Nebraska, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cox Dam 1
The primary purpose of Cox Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Calf Creek Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Calf Creek near Brewster.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 10/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | Brewster |
| River/Stream | Calf Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.25120, -101.36460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Calf Creek Ranch LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00392 |
| Federal ID | NE00392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |