Upper Medicine Creek 370
Upper Medicine Creek 370 is an earth dam located in Frontier County, Nebraska, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Medicine Creek 370
The primary purpose of Upper Medicine Creek 370 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 Middle Republican Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Frazier Creek near Curtis.
The dam stands 77 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,003 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/28/2020.
At 77 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Nearest City | Curtis |
| River/Stream | Frazier Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.61490, -100.59794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,003 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,003 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Middle Republican Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00728 |
| Federal ID | NE00728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |