Mud Creek 4-5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mud Creek 4-J Mud Creek 4-4
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Mud Creek 4-5 is a vital earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1972 for flood risk reduction purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 27 feet and a length of 402 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 16 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 280 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water management in times of high flow.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Mud Creek 4-5 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in May 2019. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is associated with the TR-Bloody Run river or stream, further highlighting its significance in mitigating potential flood impacts. With a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region, reflecting the collaborative efforts of various agencies in ensuring its operational efficiency and safety.
Despite its modest surface area of 4 acres, Mud Creek 4-5 stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Nebraska, showcasing the importance of earth dams in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events. As a part of the broader network of flood control structures in the area, this dam exemplifies the successful collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in enhancing resilience to climate-related challenges. Its strategic location and design elements, such as buttress and stone cores, reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainable water infrastructure development, underscoring the critical role of such structures in adapting to a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
402 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLOODY RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
Turkey Creek Near De Witt
|
10cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
147cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
|
70cfs |
Salt Creek At Roca
|
5cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Area Campgrounds
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Rockford Lake State Rec Area
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Feits Memorial Park
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Chautauqua Municipal Park - Beatrice
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Riverside Park - Beatrice
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Mud Creek 4-5