Upper Salt Creek 11-a
Upper Salt Creek 11-a is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Salt Creek 11-a
The primary purpose of Upper Salt Creek 11-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 Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-vanderbrink Creek near Hickman.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 778 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 05/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Hickman |
| River/Stream | Tr-vanderbrink Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.59031, -96.59976 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 778 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00514 |
| Federal ID | NE00514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |