MUD Lake Wetland South Dam is an earth dam located in Cherry County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 390 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About MUD Lake Wetland South Dam
The primary purpose of MUD Lake Wetland South Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Sandhills Ranch Properties - Spikebox Mcmurtrey LLC (private). It impounds the MUD Creek near Brownlee.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 475 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 05/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | Brownlee |
| River/Stream | MUD Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.41493, -101.39460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,438 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 475 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 284 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Sandhills Ranch Properties - Spikebox Mcmurtrey LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02586 |
| Federal ID | NE02586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |