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CUB CREEK 10-A

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Soil Dam Tr-Cub Creek
April 23, 2025


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Cub Creek 10-A is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Jefferson, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the region. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet, with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. It spans 1140 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 1421 acre-feet, serving the purpose of flood risk reduction for the local community.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Cub Creek 10-A is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential. Its primary function is to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding, with a drainage area of 3.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 680 cubic feet per second. The dam's location on TR-Cub Creek highlights its strategic importance in safeguarding the city of Beatrice and its residents from water-related emergencies.

With a surface area of 51 acres and a normal storage capacity of 226 acre-feet, Cub Creek 10-A plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As a key part of the flood control infrastructure, this dam demonstrates the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS to safeguard communities and enhance climate resilience in Nebraska.

Year_Completed 1971
Dam_Height 27
River_Or_Stream TR-CUB CREEK
Dam_Length 1140
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 51
Hydraulic_Height 26
Drainage_Area 3.3
Nid_Storage 1421
Structural_Height 32
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 32
       

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