Hipke Storage Reservoir Dam
Hipke Storage Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hipke Storage Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Hipke Storage Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lloyd Hipke Etal (private). It impounds the Tr-big Sandy Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 04/22/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.79675, -99.00638 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lloyd Hipke Etal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01231 |
| Federal ID | NE01231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |