Cushing Dam
Cushing Dam is an earth dam located in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Cushing Dam
Cushing Dam is a dam in Hitchcock, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Shannon S. Smith (private). It impounds the Hay Canyon near Stratton.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hitchcock |
| Nearest City | Stratton |
| River/Stream | Hay Canyon |
| Coordinates | 40.22142, -101.25610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Shannon S. Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE07940 |
| Federal ID | NE07940 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |