Clear Creek 7-a
Clear Creek 7-a is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clear Creek 7-a
The primary purpose of Clear Creek 7-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 Platte North Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Upper Clear Creek near Yutan.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,542 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 06/18/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Yutan |
| River/Stream | Upper Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.28089, -96.43221 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,542 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,542 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,154 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte North Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02245 |
| Federal ID | NE02245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |