Tekamah-mud Creek 9-a is an earth dam located in Burt County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 66 ft66 ft tall and 1,272 ft long, taller than 96% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tekamah-mud Creek 9-a
The primary purpose of Tekamah-mud Creek 9-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 Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the MUD Creek near Tekamah.
The dam stands 66 feet tall and stretches 1,272 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,890 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 05/03/2023.
At 66 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Burt |
| Nearest City | Tekamah |
| River/Stream | MUD Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.79214, -96.22417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,272 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,890 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,890 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01552 |
| Federal ID | NE01552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |