Davis Creek Dam
Davis Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Greeley County, Nebraska, built in 1990. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Davis Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Davis Creek near Scotia.
The dam stands 144 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,430 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44,918 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2020.
At 144 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Greeley |
| Nearest City | Scotia |
| River/Stream | Davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.41550, -98.74940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 144 ft |
| Dam Height | 144 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44,918 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44,918 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31,158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,430 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02342 |
| Federal ID | NE02342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |