Thirty-two Mile Creek J is an earth dam located in Adams County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 787 ft long, taller than 83% 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 Thirty-two Mile Creek J
The primary purpose of Thirty-two Mile Creek J 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 Little Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-thirty-two Mile Creek near Deweese.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 787 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 04/26/2023.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Deweese |
| River/Stream | Tr-thirty-two Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.54258, -98.46242 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 787 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 880 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Little Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01550 |
| Federal ID | NE01550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |