Heaton Dam
Nebraska — Sheridan County — BOX BUTTE CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| River | BOX BUTTE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.44835, -102.65865 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 334 ft |
| NID Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 1, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1951 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds |
Location Map
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.