Cub Creek 15-b
Cub Creek 15-b is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cub Creek 15-b
The primary purpose of Cub Creek 15-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 Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-cub Creek near Beatrice.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,018 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 559 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 05/04/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Beatrice |
| River/Stream | Tr-cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.26975, -97.14523 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,018 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 559 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 559 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 376 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00201 |
| Federal ID | NE00201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |