Oak-Middle 66-A is a local government-owned earth dam in Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR.
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This dam, completed in 1983, stands at a height of 30 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction purposes. With a storage capacity of 428 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.6 square miles, Oak-Middle 66-A plays a vital role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
Located in Butler County, Nebraska, near the TR-OAK CREEK, Oak-Middle 66-A has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as per the last inspection conducted in March 2016. The dam has a structural height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 467 cubic feet per second. Despite its simple design of stone core and soil foundation, Oak-Middle 66-A has proven to be effective in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community.
With its strategic location and significant contribution to flood risk reduction, Oak-Middle 66-A stands as a key infrastructure managed by the local government in partnership with federal agencies like the USDA NRCS. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water resources management, dams like Oak-Middle 66-A play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the increasing threats of extreme weather events and flooding.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
763 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
428 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |