Unick Road Dam
Unick Road Dam is an earth dam located in Custer County, Nebraska, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Unick Road Dam
The primary purpose of Unick Road Dam 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 Custer County Highway Superintendent (local government). It impounds the Dutch Creek near Litchfield.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,725 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,094 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2019.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Dutch Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.16256, -99.22901 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,094 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,094 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,685 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Custer County Highway Superintendent |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02180 |
| Federal ID | NE02180 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |