Skull Creek 55
Skull Creek 55 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Skull Creek 55
The primary purpose of Skull Creek 55 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 Tr-skull Creek near Abie.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,961 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 04/29/2021.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Abie |
| River/Stream | Tr-skull Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.30512, -96.95494 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,961 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,961 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,019 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 | 04/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02567 |
| Federal ID | NE02567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |