Trenton
REPUBLICAN RIVER·
Hitchcock, Nebraska·
Built 1953·
Earth·
100 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 100 ft (taller than 99.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 8,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 354.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,940 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,961 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 126,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01078 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 7, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Trenton?
Trenton is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Trenton?
Trenton is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Trenton last inspected?
Trenton was last inspected on May 7, 2020.
When was Trenton built?
Trenton was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old.
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.