French Creek F-7
French Creek F-7 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About French Creek F-7
The primary purpose of French Creek F-7 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 Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the French Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 512 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 287 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 08/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | French Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.97919, -99.79799 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 512 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01732 |
| Federal ID | NE01732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |