Thirty-Two Mile Creek H
Key Takeaway
Thirty-Two Mile Creek H is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 | 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,252 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01551 |
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
Little Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Thirty-Two Mile Creek H?
Thirty-Two Mile Creek H 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 Thirty-Two Mile Creek H?
Thirty-Two Mile Creek H is owned by Little Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thirty-Two Mile Creek H built?
Thirty-Two Mile Creek H 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 Thirty-Two Mile Creek H?
Thirty-Two Mile Creek H 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 Thirty-Two Mile Creek H?
Thirty-Two Mile Creek H has a dam height of 45 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 Thirty-Two Mile Creek H last inspected?
Thirty-Two Mile Creek H was last inspected on March 23, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.