Box X Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Box X Ranch 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 | 15 ft (taller than 10.3% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NE08504 |
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
Jacob H Wasserburger
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Box X Ranch Dam?
Box X Ranch 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 Box X Ranch Dam?
Box X Ranch Dam is owned by Jacob H Wasserburger (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Box X Ranch Dam built?
Box X Ranch 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 Box X Ranch Dam?
Box X Ranch Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Box X Ranch Dam?
Box X Ranch Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Box X Ranch Dam last inspected?
Box X Ranch Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.