Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A
Key Takeaway
Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 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 | 47 ft (taller than 95.3% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 717 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 499 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01597 |
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
Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A?
Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A?
Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A 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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A built?
Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A 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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A?
Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A?
Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A has a dam height of 47 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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A last inspected?
Tekamah-Mud Creek 22-A was last inspected on June 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.