Dry Creek South 1-D
Key Takeaway
Dry Creek South 1-D is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 87.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 556 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 822 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00564 |
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
Middle Republican Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Creek South 1-D?
Dry Creek South 1-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 Dry Creek South 1-D?
Dry Creek South 1-D is owned by Middle Republican Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Creek South 1-D built?
Dry Creek South 1-D was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Dry Creek South 1-D?
Dry Creek South 1-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 Dry Creek South 1-D?
Dry Creek South 1-D has a dam height of 38 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 Dry Creek South 1-D last inspected?
Dry Creek South 1-D was last inspected on July 18, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.