Buck Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Buck Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 97.3% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,029 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03152 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Nemaha Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buck Creek Dam?
Buck Creek Dam 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 Buck Creek Dam?
Buck Creek Dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck Creek Dam built?
Buck Creek Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Buck Creek Dam?
Buck Creek Dam 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 Buck Creek Dam?
Buck Creek Dam has a dam height of 53 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 Buck Creek Dam last inspected?
Buck Creek Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.