Spring Creek 11-a 303
Spring Creek 11-a 303 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spring Creek 11-a 303
The primary purpose of Spring Creek 11-a 303 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 Dawson County (local government). It impounds the Tr-spring (strever) Creek near Lexington.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 103 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring (strever) Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.01104, -99.97197 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,758 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dawson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00303 |
| Federal ID | NE00303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |