Buckley Creek 3-a
Buckley Creek 3-a is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buckley Creek 3-a
The primary purpose of Buckley Creek 3-a is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Little Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-buckley Creek near Endicott.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,148 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 998 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Endicott |
| River/Stream | Tr-buckley Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.10804, -97.35428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,148 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 998 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 998 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 487 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Little Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00133 |
| Federal ID | NE00133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |