Oak-middle 82-b
Oak-middle 82-b is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oak-middle 82-b
The primary purpose of Oak-middle 82-b 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-middle Oak Creek near Farmstead.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 899 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 371 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Farmstead |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.01684, -97.01171 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 899 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,730 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00068 |
| Federal ID | NE00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |