Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A

TR-TEKAMAH CREEK· Burt, Nebraska· Built 1976· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 93.7% in NE)
Dam Length751 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage586 acre-ft
Normal Storage188 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,080 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDNE01538

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: March 23, 2020
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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A?

Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A 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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A?

Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-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 41-A built?

Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 41-A?

Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-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 41-A?

Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A has a dam height of 44 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 41-A last inspected?

Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A was last inspected on March 23, 2020. 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.