Dixon County Road Dam

TR-SOUTH CREEK· Dixon, Nebraska· Built 1980· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dixon County Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE)
Dam Length782 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDNE09988

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 26, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Dixon County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dixon County Road Dam?

Dixon County Road 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 Dixon County Road Dam?

Dixon County Road Dam is owned by Dixon County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dixon County Road Dam built?

Dixon County Road Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Dixon County Road Dam?

Dixon County Road Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dixon County Road Dam?

Dixon County Road Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Dixon County Road Dam last inspected?

Dixon County Road Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.