Magee Dam
Magee Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Magee Dam
The primary purpose of Magee 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 Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-stevens Creek near Rural Lincoln.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 767 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 435 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 04/28/2021.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Rural Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-stevens Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.72318, -96.56109 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 767 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,970 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02424 |
| Federal ID | NE02424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |