Medicine Creek
MEDICINE CREEK·
Frontier, Nebraska·
Built 1948·
Earth·
165 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 165 ft (taller than 100% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 5,665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 194.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,793 acres |
| Drainage Area | 880 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 97,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01073 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 16, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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Low Hazard 28 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Medicine Creek?
Medicine Creek is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Medicine Creek?
Medicine Creek is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Medicine Creek last inspected?
Medicine Creek was last inspected on July 16, 2020.
When was Medicine Creek built?
Medicine Creek was completed in 1948, making it 78 years old.
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.