Fox Dam
Fox Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fox Dam
The primary purpose of Fox Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Jean Schuhmacher Trustee (private). It impounds the Tr-white River near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 436 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 04/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-white River |
| Coordinates | 42.83351, -103.13513 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 436 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 485 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Jean Schuhmacher Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00816 |
| Federal ID | NE00816 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |