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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 |
L BLUE R NR BARNES | 107cfs |
REPUBLICAN R AT CLAY CENTER | 64cfs |
BIG BLUE R AT MARYSVILLE | 167cfs |
FANCY C AT WINKLER | 8cfs |
MILL C AT WASHINGTON | 7cfs |
ROCK C NR LOUISVILLE | 16cfs |
BLACK VERMILLION R NR FRANKFORT | 51cfs |