Cottonwood Creek 8-D
Key Takeaway
Cottonwood Creek 8-D is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 55% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 753 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,327 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00057 |
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 Cottonwood Creek 8-D?
Cottonwood Creek 8-D 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 Cottonwood Creek 8-D?
Cottonwood Creek 8-D 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 Cottonwood Creek 8-D built?
Cottonwood Creek 8-D 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 Cottonwood Creek 8-D?
Cottonwood Creek 8-D 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 Cottonwood Creek 8-D?
Cottonwood Creek 8-D has a dam height of 27 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 Cottonwood Creek 8-D last inspected?
Cottonwood Creek 8-D was last inspected on June 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.