Box Elder Creek 5-A
Key Takeaway
Box Elder Creek 5-A is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,484 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,060 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01669 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Central Platte Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Box Elder Creek 5-A?
Box Elder Creek 5-A is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Box Elder Creek 5-A?
Box Elder Creek 5-A is owned by Central Platte Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Box Elder Creek 5-A built?
Box Elder Creek 5-A was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Box Elder Creek 5-A?
Box Elder Creek 5-A 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 Box Elder Creek 5-A?
Box Elder Creek 5-A has a dam height of 21 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 Box Elder Creek 5-A last inspected?
Box Elder Creek 5-A was last inspected on April 5, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.