Little Sandy Creek 61
Little Sandy Creek 61 is an earth dam located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Sandy Creek 61
The primary purpose of Little Sandy Creek 61 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 Little Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Walnut Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,822 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 2006, 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 04/21/2022.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.41060, -97.38008 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,210 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,822 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,822 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 502 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,152 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Little Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02785 |
| Federal ID | NE02785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |