Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6)
Key Takeaway
Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | NE05085 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Central Platte Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6)?
Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6)?
Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) is owned by Central Platte Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) built?
Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6)?
Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) 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 Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6)?
Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) has a dam height of 24 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 Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) last inspected?
Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (Dcul 6) was last inspected on April 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.