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Upper Salt Creek 14-A is a local government-owned dam located in Lancaster, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-OLIVE BR SALT CREEK. With a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 11 acres and drains a 0.7 square mile watershed.
This dam has a low hazard potential and has been assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection conducted in November 2016. The condition assessment deemed the structure in good shape, with a height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet. The dam's normal storage capacity is 60 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 480 cubic feet per second. While no spillway type is specified, the dam has not been modified over the years and does not feature outlet gates or associated structures.
Overall, Upper Salt Creek 14-A plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and is maintained to a satisfactory standard by local authorities. It stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, ensuring the safety and protection of surrounding communities from potential flooding events.
Year_Completed | 1957 |
Dam_Height | 27 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-OLIVE BR SALT CREEK |
Dam_Length | 705 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 11 |
Hydraulic_Height | 24 |
Drainage_Area | 0.7 |
Nid_Storage | 250 |
Structural_Height | 28 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 28 |
COTTONWOOD R NR PLYMOUTH | 269cfs |
LYON C NR JUNCTION CITY | 843cfs |
NEOSHO R NR AMERICUS | 594cfs |
SOLOMON R AT NILES | 50cfs |
GYPSUM C NR GYPSUM | 5cfs |
NEOSHO R AT COUNCIL GROVE | 14cfs |
N COTTONWOOD R BL MARION LK | 1cfs |