Upper Salt Creek 4-A
Key Takeaway
Upper Salt Creek 4-A is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 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 | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00507 |
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
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Salt Creek 4-A?
Upper Salt Creek 4-A 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 Salt Creek 4-A?
Upper Salt Creek 4-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 4-A built?
Upper Salt Creek 4-A was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 4-A?
Upper Salt Creek 4-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 4-A?
Upper Salt Creek 4-A has a dam height of 25 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 4-A last inspected?
Upper Salt Creek 4-A was last inspected on April 19, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.