Buck Creek Dam
Buck Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buck Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Buck Creek 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 Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Buck Creek.
The dam stands 63 feet tall and stretches 1,029 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,521 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 2012, 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 09/26/2019.
At 63 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.48612, -95.75422 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,029 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,521 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,521 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03152 |
| Federal ID | NE03152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |