Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (scll5)
Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (scll5) is an earth dam located in Hall County, Nebraska, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (scll5)
The primary purpose of Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (scll5) 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 Silver Creek near Grand Island.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,895 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,345 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 47 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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 06/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hall |
| Nearest City | Grand Island |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.95470, -98.51240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,895 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,345 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,345 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,161 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 | 06/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03075 |
| Federal ID | NE03075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |