Gracie Creek Road Dam

GRACIE CREEK· Loup, Nebraska· Built 1980· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Gracie Creek Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge176 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDNE02661

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 20, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Bureau of Reclamation

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gracie Creek Road Dam?

Gracie Creek Road Dam 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 Gracie Creek Road Dam?

Gracie Creek Road Dam is owned by Bureau of Reclamation (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gracie Creek Road Dam built?

Gracie Creek Road Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Gracie Creek Road Dam?

Gracie Creek Road Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gracie Creek Road Dam?

Gracie Creek Road Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Gracie Creek Road Dam last inspected?

Gracie Creek Road Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.