Cub Creek 8-c is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 1,136 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Cub Creek 8-c
The primary purpose of Cub Creek 8-c 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 36 feet tall and stretches 1,136 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,403 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 10/01/2020.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Beatrice |
| River/Stream | Tr-cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.23130, -96.96623 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,136 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,403 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,403 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 286 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 | 10/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00677 |
| Federal ID | NE00677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |