Spring Creek 25-a is an earth dam located in Custer County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 1,208 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Spring Creek 25-a
The primary purpose of Spring Creek 25-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 Dawson County (local government). It impounds the Stump Creek near Cozad.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,208 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,842 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 05/07/2019.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Cozad |
| River/Stream | Stump Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.14158, -100.06902 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,208 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,842 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,842 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dawson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01149 |
| Federal ID | NE01149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |