Higgins Dam 2133
Higgins Dam 2133 is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Higgins Dam 2133
The primary purpose of Higgins Dam 2133 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 Tr-niobrara River near Niobrara.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Tr-niobrara River |
| Coordinates | 42.82915, -99.26912 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Shaunessey L Higgins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02133 |
| Federal ID | NE02133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |