Bixby Dam
Key Takeaway
Bixby Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 347 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NE08446 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Abbi Kleinschmidt
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bixby Dam?
Bixby Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bixby Dam?
Bixby Dam is owned by Abbi Kleinschmidt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bixby Dam built?
Bixby Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bixby Dam?
Bixby Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bixby Dam?
Bixby Dam has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bixby Dam last inspected?
Bixby Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.