Upper Salt Creek 1-A Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Upper Salt Creek 1-A, located in Lancaster, Nebraska, is a vital flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government.
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Summary
This earth dam, constructed in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 26 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 9 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.7 square miles, the dam serves the primary purpose of mitigating flood risks along the TR-E BR SALT CREEK.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Upper Salt Creek 1-A is deemed to have a significant hazard potential and is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2018. Despite its age, the dam continues to effectively reduce flood risks in the area, thanks to maintenance and oversight by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
As a key flood risk reduction infrastructure in the region, Upper Salt Creek 1-A plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential inundation. With a solid foundation and stone core, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the essential role that structures like Upper Salt Creek 1-A play in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
855 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-E BR SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Upper Salt Creek 1-A
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