Upper Medicine Creek 410
Upper Medicine Creek 410 is an earth dam located in Frontier County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Medicine Creek 410
The primary purpose of Upper Medicine Creek 410 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 N Brushy Creek near Curtis.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,997 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 10/25/2021.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Nearest City | Curtis |
| River/Stream | N Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.64051, -100.64597 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,997 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,997 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,909 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Middle Republican Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01621 |
| Federal ID | NE01621 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |