Hitchcock Dam 3 is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 357 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Hitchcock Dam 3
The primary purpose of Hitchcock Dam 3 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 Spotted Tail Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 357 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 06/20/2019.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Spotted Tail Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.96959, -99.31743 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 357 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Heath R Hitchcock Life Es |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01699 |
| Federal ID | NE01699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |