Upper Medicine Creek 80-A
Key Takeaway
Upper Medicine Creek 80-A is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 96.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 629 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,679 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | NE01201 |
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
Middle Republican Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Medicine Creek 80-A?
Upper Medicine Creek 80-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 Upper Medicine Creek 80-A?
Upper Medicine Creek 80-A 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 80-A built?
Upper Medicine Creek 80-A was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 80-A?
Upper Medicine Creek 80-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 Upper Medicine Creek 80-A?
Upper Medicine Creek 80-A has a dam height of 51 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 80-A last inspected?
Upper Medicine Creek 80-A was last inspected on June 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.