Upper Salt Creek 38-A Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Upper Salt Creek 38-A is a local government-owned earth dam located in Lancaster, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-E BR SALT CREEK. With a storage capacity of 825 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.8 square miles, Upper Salt Creek 38-A plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential flood hazards in the region.
The dam's structural integrity is assessed as satisfactory, with a low hazard potential, making it a reliable infrastructure for flood control. The last inspection in November 2016 deemed the dam in good condition, ensuring its effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area from excessive water flow. As a key component of the local water management system, Upper Salt Creek 38-A contributes to the overall resilience of the community against climate-related challenges, such as extreme precipitation events and rising water levels.
Located in HICKMAN, Nebraska, Upper Salt Creek 38-A is a vital piece of infrastructure that exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal agencies like USDA NRCS and state regulators to enhance water resource management and climate resilience. With its history of successful flood risk reduction and satisfactory condition assessment, this dam serves as a beacon of effective water infrastructure that plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
990 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-E BR SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
1.8 |
Nid Storage |
825 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
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