Prairie Creek 4
Prairie Creek 4 is an earth dam located in Hall County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Prairie Creek 4
The primary purpose of Prairie Creek 4 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 Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-prairie Creek near Abbott.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 648 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 04/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hall |
| Nearest City | Abbott |
| River/Stream | Tr-prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.92239, -98.66834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 648 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,469 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01587 |
| Federal ID | NE01587 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |