Belf Coon Creek 1

TR-COON CREEK· Frontier, Nebraska· Built 1950· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

Belf Coon Creek 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 3.5% in NE)
Dam Length285 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDNE04106

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 8, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Belf Coon Creek 1?

Belf Coon Creek 1 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 Belf Coon Creek 1?

Belf Coon Creek 1 is owned by Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Belf Coon Creek 1 built?

Belf Coon Creek 1 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Belf Coon Creek 1?

Belf Coon Creek 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Belf Coon Creek 1?

Belf Coon Creek 1 has a dam height of 12 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 Belf Coon Creek 1 last inspected?

Belf Coon Creek 1 was last inspected on October 8, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.