Cub Creek 14-a
Cub Creek 14-a is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cub Creek 14-a
The primary purpose of Cub Creek 14-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 Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-cub Creek near Beatrice.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,367 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 117 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,962 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 05/09/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Beatrice |
| River/Stream | Tr-cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.24020, -97.12387 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,367 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,962 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,962 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 218 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 | 05/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01520 |
| Federal ID | NE01520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |