Lower Medicine Creek 160
Key Takeaway
Lower Medicine Creek 160 is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 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 | 73 ft (taller than 99.3% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,276 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,935 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01736 |
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
Middle Republican Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Medicine Creek 160?
Lower Medicine Creek 160 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 Lower Medicine Creek 160?
Lower Medicine Creek 160 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 Lower Medicine Creek 160 built?
Lower Medicine Creek 160 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Lower Medicine Creek 160?
Lower Medicine Creek 160 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 Lower Medicine Creek 160?
Lower Medicine Creek 160 has a dam height of 73 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 Lower Medicine Creek 160 last inspected?
Lower Medicine Creek 160 was last inspected on July 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.