Broken Box Dam

Nebraska — Cherry County — MEDICINE CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyCherry
RiverMEDICINE CREEK
Coordinates42.77076, -101.31230

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage1,037 acre-ft
Max Storage1,037 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 19, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBroken Box Angel Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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