Hitchcock Dam 2
Hitchcock Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hitchcock Dam 2
The primary purpose of Hitchcock Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Heath R Hitchcock Life Es (private). It impounds the Spring Br Spotted Tail Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Spring Br Spotted Tail Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.97145, -99.32492 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 111 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Heath R Hitchcock Life ES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00439 |
| Federal ID | NE00439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |