Cub Creek Dam
Cub Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cub Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cub Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Cub Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 59 feet tall and stretches 1,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,749 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 05/12/2021.
At 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.82467, -99.91533 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,749 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,749 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01630 |
| Federal ID | NE01630 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |