Trenton Dam

Hitchcock County, Nebraska (near TRENTON)

River/Stream: REPUBLICAN RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
144 ft
Dam Length
8,600 ft
Reservoir Storage
352,018 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
126,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-07-07

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE01078
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.16140, -101.06310
Age
73 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.