Childress Dam 1375

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK· Nuckolls, Nebraska· Built 1968· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Childress Dam 1375 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in NE)
Dam Length410 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge148 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDNE01375

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: March 31, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

DBD Farms Partnership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Childress Dam 1375?

Childress Dam 1375 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 Childress Dam 1375?

Childress Dam 1375 is owned by DBD Farms Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Childress Dam 1375 built?

Childress Dam 1375 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Childress Dam 1375?

Childress Dam 1375 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Childress Dam 1375?

Childress Dam 1375 has a dam height of 14 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 Childress Dam 1375 last inspected?

Childress Dam 1375 was last inspected on March 31, 2021. 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.