Cub Creek 9-b is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 1,092 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 Cub Creek 9-b
The primary purpose of Cub Creek 9-b is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-cub Creek near Beatrice.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,092 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,254 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 05/04/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Beatrice |
| River/Stream | Tr-cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.25543, -96.98405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,092 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,254 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 407 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01992 |
| Federal ID | NE01992 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |