Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam
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 Length | 474 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 88 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01668 |
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
Craig M Shaw
Private
Nearby Dams
Sullivan Dam 2662
Lancaster, NE
Low Hazard 21 ftConestoga Dam
Lancaster, NE
High Hazard168th & Pioneers Road Dam
Seward, NE
Low Hazard 21 ftGertsch Dam
Lancaster, NE
Low Hazard 24 ftPawnee Dam
Lancaster, NE
High HazardTwin Lakes Dam
Seward, NE
High HazardLayne Dam
Lancaster, NE
Low Hazard 17 ftPiening Dam 4411
Lancaster, NE
Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently 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.