North Oak Creek 1-A
Key Takeaway
North Oak Creek 1-A is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 95.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,910 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 949 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,372 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01665 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Oak Creek 1-A?
North Oak Creek 1-A is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates North Oak Creek 1-A?
North Oak Creek 1-A is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Oak Creek 1-A built?
North Oak Creek 1-A 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 North Oak Creek 1-A?
North Oak Creek 1-A 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 North Oak Creek 1-A?
North Oak Creek 1-A has a dam height of 48 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 North Oak Creek 1-A last inspected?
North Oak Creek 1-A was last inspected on September 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.