Smith Creek Beckler Dam is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 715 ft long, taller than 84% 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 Smith Creek Beckler Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Creek Beckler Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Smith Creek near Beaver Crossing.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 715 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 333 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/29/2020.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Beaver Crossing |
| River/Stream | Smith Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.80266, -97.32893 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01861 |
| Federal ID | NE01861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |