Thirty-two Mile Creek K

Thirty-two Mile Creek K is an earth dam located in Adams County, Nebraska, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Thirty-two Mile Creek K

The primary purpose of Thirty-two Mile Creek K 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 W Br Thirty-two Mile Creek near Deweese.

The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,418 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 92 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/26/2023.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyAdams
Nearest CityDeweese
River/StreamW Br Thirty-two Mile Creek
Coordinates40.62133, -98.60154

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length2,418 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,135 acre-ft
Max Storage3,135 acre-ft
Normal Storage371 acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge1,310 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLittle Blue Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00173
Federal IDNE00173
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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