Little Sandy Creek 73
Key Takeaway
Little Sandy Creek 73 is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 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 | 32 ft (taller than 73.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,058 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03263 |
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
Little Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Sandy Creek 73?
Little Sandy Creek 73 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 Little Sandy Creek 73?
Little Sandy Creek 73 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 73 built?
Little Sandy Creek 73 was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 73?
Little Sandy Creek 73 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Sandy Creek 73?
Little Sandy Creek 73 has a dam height of 32 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 73 last inspected?
Little Sandy Creek 73 was last inspected on October 4, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.