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Cub Creek G-6 is a local government-owned dam located in Gage, Nebraska, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 494 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, with a maximum discharge rate of 413 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Cub Creek G-6 has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in May 2019. The dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam does not have a designated spillway type, it has maintained its functionality in mitigating flood risks in the area.
With its strategic location on TR-Cub Creek and its efficient flood risk reduction capabilities, Cub Creek G-6 is a crucial asset for water resource management in the region. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals can appreciate the design and operational aspects of this dam, which play a significant role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year_Completed | 1973 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-CUB CREEK |
Dam_Length | 494 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5 |
Hydraulic_Height | 27 |
Drainage_Area | 0.4 |
Nid_Storage | 74 |
Structural_Height | 31 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 31 |
BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN | 212cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 40cfs |
SMOKY HILL R AT ENTERPRISE | 153cfs |
LYON C NR JUNCTION CITY | 17cfs |
L ARKANSAS R AT HWY 50 NR HALSTEAD | 1cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 65cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 30cfs |