Spring Creek Dam 1606 is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 488 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Dam 1606
The primary purpose of Spring Creek Dam 1606 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mccance Littrel Ranch Inc & Mccance Ag Co Inc (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 488 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 475 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 05/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.86581, -103.07694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 488 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,724 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mccance Littrel Ranch Inc & Mccance Ag Co Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01606 |
| Federal ID | NE01606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |