Upper Salt Creek 35-A
Key Takeaway
Upper Salt Creek 35-A is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 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 | 32 ft (taller than 73.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,792 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | NE00523 |
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
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Salt Creek 35-A?
Upper Salt Creek 35-A 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 Upper Salt Creek 35-A?
Upper Salt Creek 35-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 35-A built?
Upper Salt Creek 35-A was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 35-A?
Upper Salt Creek 35-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 35-A?
Upper Salt Creek 35-A has a dam height of 32 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 35-A last inspected?
Upper Salt Creek 35-A was last inspected on September 14, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.