Stevens Creek A9-1 is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 920 ft long, taller than 90% 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 Stevens Creek A9-1
The primary purpose of Stevens Creek A9-1 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 45 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Rural Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-stevens Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.78592, -96.52619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,537 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 | NE02675 |
| Federal ID | NE02675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |