Little Sandy Creek 73 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 2012. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 960 ft long, taller than 85% 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 Little Sandy Creek 73
The primary purpose of Little Sandy Creek 73 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 Tr-little Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,690 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 10/04/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.42377, -97.35865 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,690 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,058 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Little Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03263 |
| Federal ID | NE03263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |