Little Sandy Creek 61
Key Takeaway
Little Sandy Creek 61 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 86.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 502 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,152 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02785 |
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
Little Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Sandy Creek 61?
Little Sandy Creek 61 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 Little Sandy Creek 61?
Little Sandy Creek 61 is owned by Little Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Sandy Creek 61 built?
Little Sandy Creek 61 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Little Sandy Creek 61?
Little Sandy Creek 61 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 Little Sandy Creek 61?
Little Sandy Creek 61 has a dam height of 37 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 Little Sandy Creek 61 last inspected?
Little Sandy Creek 61 was last inspected on April 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.