Upper Salt Creek 17-A is a local government-owned earth dam located in Lancaster, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR. Completed in 1966, this dam serves as a flood risk reduction structure for the TR-Wittstruck Creek, with a height of 31 feet and a length of 1237 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 786 acre-feet and normal storage of 142 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 29 acres.

With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2016, Upper Salt Creek 17-A is regularly inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. Situated in the Kansas City District, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significant impact of this dam in protecting the local community from potential inundation events and showcasing effective flood risk reduction measures implemented by local authorities.