Tekamah-mud Creek 42-a
Tekamah-mud Creek 42-a is an earth dam located in Burt County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tekamah-mud Creek 42-a
The primary purpose of Tekamah-mud Creek 42-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 Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-tekamah Creek near Tekamah.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,078 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/03/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Burt |
| Nearest City | Tekamah |
| River/Stream | Tr-tekamah Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.79518, -96.30187 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,078 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,609 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02422 |
| Federal ID | NE02422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |