Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam

TR-HOLMES CREEK· Lancaster, Nebraska· Built 1967· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 35.8% in NE)
Dam Length474 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge88 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDNE01668

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 24, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Craig M Shaw

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam?

Roscoe Hill Hatchery 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 Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam?

Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam is owned by Craig M Shaw (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam built?

Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam?

Roscoe Hill Hatchery 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 Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam?

Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam last inspected?

Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2019. 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.