Higgins Dam 1663 is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 238 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Higgins Dam 1663
The primary purpose of Higgins Dam 1663 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shaunessey L Higgins (private). It impounds the Oak Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 238 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. 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 | Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.88800, -99.29763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 238 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Shaunessey L Higgins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01663 |
| Federal ID | NE01663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |