MUD Creek 4-e is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 975 ft long, taller than 65% 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 MUD Creek 4-e
The primary purpose of MUD Creek 4-e 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 Bloody Run near Blue Springs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Blue Springs |
| River/Stream | Bloody Run |
| Coordinates | 40.23780, -96.53055 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00937 |
| Federal ID | NE00937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |