Silver Creek 33

TR-SILVER CREEK· Burt, Nebraska· Built 2004· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Silver Creek 33 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 84.1% in NE)
Dam Length396 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge576 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDNE02741

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 12, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Silver Creek 33?

Silver Creek 33 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 Silver Creek 33?

Silver Creek 33 is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Silver Creek 33 built?

Silver Creek 33 was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Silver Creek 33?

Silver Creek 33 serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Silver Creek 33?

Silver Creek 33 has a dam height of 36 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 Silver Creek 33 last inspected?

Silver Creek 33 was last inspected on April 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.