Prairie Creek Upland Dam 4 (pcul4)
Prairie Creek Upland Dam 4 (pcul4) is an earth dam located in Hall County, Nebraska, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Prairie Creek Upland Dam 4 (pcul4)
The primary purpose of Prairie Creek Upland Dam 4 (pcul4) 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 Prairie Creek near Abbott.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,377 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2013, 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 06/06/2019.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hall |
| Nearest City | Abbott |
| River/Stream | Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.90558, -98.68699 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,377 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,377 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,123 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE07720 |
| Federal ID | NE07720 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |