Blackwood Creek 32-a
Blackwood Creek 32-a is an earth dam located in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Blackwood Creek 32-a
The primary purpose of Blackwood Creek 32-a 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 Middle Republican Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-blackwood Creek near Mccook.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,262 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 07/25/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hitchcock |
| Nearest City | Mccook |
| River/Stream | Tr-blackwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.34948, -100.90696 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,345 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Middle Republican Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02270 |
| Federal ID | NE02270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |