Stevens Creek A7-1
Stevens Creek A7-1 is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stevens Creek A7-1
The primary purpose of Stevens Creek A7-1 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 South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-stevens Creek near Rural Lincoln.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/28/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Rural Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-stevens Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.75108, -96.52377 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,010 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02702 |
| Federal ID | NE02702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |