Spring Creek Dam 1606
Key Takeaway
Spring Creek Dam 1606 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 488 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,724 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01606 |
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
McCance Littrel Ranch Inc & McCance Ag Co Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spring Creek Dam 1606?
Spring Creek Dam 1606 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 Spring Creek Dam 1606?
Spring Creek Dam 1606 is owned by McCance Littrel Ranch Inc & McCance Ag Co Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spring Creek Dam 1606 built?
Spring Creek Dam 1606 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Spring Creek Dam 1606?
Spring Creek Dam 1606 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Spring Creek Dam 1606?
Spring Creek Dam 1606 has a dam height of 31 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 Spring Creek Dam 1606 last inspected?
Spring Creek Dam 1606 was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.