French Creek F-3 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 344 ft long, taller than 55% 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 French Creek F-3
The primary purpose of French Creek F-3 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-french Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 344 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 209 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 12/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | Tr-french Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.91868, -99.79667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 344 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 412 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 | 12/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01731 |
| Federal ID | NE01731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |