Stevens Creek A5-1
Stevens Creek A5-1 is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stevens Creek A5-1
The primary purpose of Stevens Creek A5-1 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 34 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, 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 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Rural Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-stevens Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.72169, -96.53437 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,779 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 | NE02754 |
| Federal ID | NE02754 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |