Dry Creek 2-a
Dry Creek 2-a is an earth dam located in Frontier County, Nebraska, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dry Creek 2-a
The primary purpose of Dry Creek 2-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 Middle Republican Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Dry Creek near Bartley.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 696 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 04/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Nearest City | Bartley |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.39105, -100.38435 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Middle Republican Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00715 |
| Federal ID | NE00715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |