Hansen Dam 1239
Hansen Dam 1239 is an earth dam located in Box Butte County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hansen Dam 1239
Hansen Dam 1239 is a dam in Box Butte, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Shaun & Jessica Hansen (private). It impounds the Tr-point Of Rocks Creek near Alliance.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 758 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 273 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 04/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Box Butte |
| Nearest City | Alliance |
| River/Stream | Tr-point Of Rocks Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.23604, -103.20558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 758 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,044 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Shaun & Jessica Hansen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01239 |
| Federal ID | NE01239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |