Clear Creek 7-A
Key Takeaway
Clear Creek 7-A is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 84.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,154 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02245 |
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
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek 7-A?
Clear Creek 7-A 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 Clear Creek 7-A?
Clear Creek 7-A is owned by Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clear Creek 7-A built?
Clear Creek 7-A was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Clear Creek 7-A?
Clear Creek 7-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 Clear Creek 7-A?
Clear Creek 7-A has a dam height of 36 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 Clear Creek 7-A last inspected?
Clear Creek 7-A was last inspected on June 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.