Skull Creek 55
Key Takeaway
Skull Creek 55 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 92.2% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,019 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02567 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Skull Creek 55?
Skull Creek 55 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 Skull Creek 55?
Skull Creek 55 is owned by Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Skull Creek 55 built?
Skull Creek 55 was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Skull Creek 55?
Skull Creek 55 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 Skull Creek 55?
Skull Creek 55 has a dam height of 42 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 Skull Creek 55 last inspected?
Skull Creek 55 was last inspected on April 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.