Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5)

SILVER CREEK· Hall, Nebraska· Built 2008· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 0.8% in NE)
Dam Length2,895 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area47 sq mi
Max Discharge1,161 cfs
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDNE03075

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: June 6, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Central Platte Natural Resources District

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5)?

Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) 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 Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5)?

Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) is owned by Central Platte Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) built?

Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5)?

Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) 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 Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5)?

Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) has a dam height of 9 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 Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) last inspected?

Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) was last inspected on June 6, 2019. 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.