Tekamah-mud Creek 41-a
Tekamah-mud Creek 41-a is an earth dam located in Burt County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tekamah-mud Creek 41-a
The primary purpose of Tekamah-mud Creek 41-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 Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-tekamah Creek near Tekamah.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 751 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 586 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 03/23/2020.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Burt |
| Nearest City | Tekamah |
| River/Stream | Tr-tekamah Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.78835, -96.32168 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 751 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 586 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 586 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,080 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01538 |
| Federal ID | NE01538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |