Davis Creek
DAVIS CREEK·
Greeley, Nebraska·
Built 1989·
Earth·
144 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 144 ft (taller than 99.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,430 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02342 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 22, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Davis Creek?
Davis Creek is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Davis Creek?
Davis Creek is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Davis Creek last inspected?
Davis Creek was last inspected on September 22, 2020.
When was Davis Creek built?
Davis Creek was completed in 1989, making it 37 years old.
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.