Mud Creek 2-f
Mud Creek 2-f is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mud Creek 2-f
The primary purpose of Mud Creek 2-f 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 Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-mud Creek near Filley.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,023 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 04/17/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Filley |
| River/Stream | Tr-mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.28487, -96.47779 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,023 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,023 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,346 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00955 |
| Federal ID | NE00955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |