Upper Medicine Creek 390-b
Upper Medicine Creek 390-b is an earth dam located in Frontier County, Nebraska, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Medicine Creek 390-b
The primary purpose of Upper Medicine Creek 390-b 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 S Brushy Creek near Curtis.
The dam stands 77 feet tall and stretches 818 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,494 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 10/25/2021.
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 | S Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.62953, -100.64948 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 818 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,494 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,494 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,279 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 | 10/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01528 |
| Federal ID | NE01528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |