Big Indian Creek 14-B
Key Takeaway
Big Indian Creek 14-B is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 92.2% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,297 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,410 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01210 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Indian Creek 14-B?
Big Indian Creek 14-B is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Indian Creek 14-B?
Big Indian Creek 14-B is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Indian Creek 14-B built?
Big Indian Creek 14-B was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Big Indian Creek 14-B?
Big Indian Creek 14-B 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 Big Indian Creek 14-B?
Big Indian Creek 14-B has a dam height of 42 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 Big Indian Creek 14-B last inspected?
Big Indian Creek 14-B was last inspected on October 3, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.