Mud Creek 4-D Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Mud Creek 4-D is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, specifically in the city of Blue Springs.


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Summary

Designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Bloody Run river or stream. Completed in 1961, Mud Creek 4-D stands at 31 feet in structural height and has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 57 acre-feet over a surface area of 15 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2020, Mud Creek 4-D undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the area. With a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and the ability to discharge up to 664 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Though currently not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Mud Creek 4-D remains a key infrastructure piece for local flood control and emergency preparedness.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

1470

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-BLOODY RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

1.3

Nid Storage

380

Structural Height

31

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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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.