Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (dcul 6) is an earth dam located in Hall County, Nebraska, built in 2013. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (dcul 6)
The primary purpose of Dry Creek Upland Dam 6 (dcul 6) 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 Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Dry Creek near Cairo.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,495 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2013, 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 04/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hall |
| Nearest City | Cairo |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.98900, -98.65100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,495 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,495 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE05085 |
| Federal ID | NE05085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |