Upper Salt Creek 22-A
Key Takeaway
Upper Salt Creek 22-A is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 87.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1986 |
| NID ID | NE00531 |
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
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Salt Creek 22-A?
Upper Salt Creek 22-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 Salt Creek 22-A?
Upper Salt Creek 22-A is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Salt Creek 22-A built?
Upper Salt Creek 22-A 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 Salt Creek 22-A?
Upper Salt Creek 22-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 Salt Creek 22-A?
Upper Salt Creek 22-A has a dam height of 38 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 Salt Creek 22-A last inspected?
Upper Salt Creek 22-A was last inspected on June 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.