Upper Medicine Creek 390-B
Key Takeaway
Upper Medicine Creek 390-B is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 71 ft (taller than 99.2% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 818 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,279 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01528 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Middle Republican Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Medicine Creek 390-B?
Upper Medicine Creek 390-B is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Upper Medicine Creek 390-B?
Upper Medicine Creek 390-B is owned by Middle Republican Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Medicine Creek 390-B built?
Upper Medicine Creek 390-B was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Medicine Creek 390-B?
Upper Medicine Creek 390-B 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 Upper Medicine Creek 390-B?
Upper Medicine Creek 390-B has a dam height of 71 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 Medicine Creek 390-B last inspected?
Upper Medicine Creek 390-B was last inspected on October 25, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.