Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A
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 Length | 751 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 586 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,080 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01538 |
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
Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District
Local Government
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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.