Upper Salt Creek 38-a is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 990 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Upper Salt Creek 38-a
The primary purpose of Upper Salt Creek 38-a 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-e Br Salt Creek near Hickman.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 825 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 06/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Hickman |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Br Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.61700, -96.53610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,980 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 | 06/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00530 |
| Federal ID | NE00530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |