Upper Clear Creek 1-C
Key Takeaway
Upper Clear Creek 1-C is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 35.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,175 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00005 |
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
APG Farms LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Clear Creek 1-C?
Upper Clear Creek 1-C 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 Upper Clear Creek 1-C?
Upper Clear Creek 1-C is owned by APG Farms LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Clear Creek 1-C built?
Upper Clear Creek 1-C was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Upper Clear Creek 1-C?
Upper Clear Creek 1-C 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 Upper Clear Creek 1-C?
Upper Clear Creek 1-C has a dam height of 22 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 Upper Clear Creek 1-C last inspected?
Upper Clear Creek 1-C was last inspected on September 19, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.