Upper Salt Creek 18-9 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Upper Salt Creek 18-9, located in Lancaster, Nebraska, is a dam managed by the local government with design input from the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

Built in 1960, this Earth dam stands at a height of 22.3 feet and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 94.1 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.6 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in June 2017, with a satisfactory condition assessment. The structure has a normal storage capacity of 14.9 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.8 acres. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a maximum discharge capacity of 151 cubic feet per second. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and effectiveness.

Located on the TR-S BR Salt Creek, Upper Salt Creek 18-9 is an essential infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With its strategic design and regulatory oversight, the dam continues to safeguard the surrounding areas from potential flood risks while providing valuable water storage capacity for the community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the resilience of local ecosystems and communities.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

22.3

River Or Stream

TR-S BR SALT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.8

Hydraulic Height

20.4

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

94.1

Structural Height

26.3

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.