Upper Salt Creek 36-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Upper Salt Creek 36-1 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Lancaster, Nebraska, along the TR-E BR Salt Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction and other water resource management activities. With a height of 22 feet and a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, Upper Salt Creek 36-1 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, this dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in June 2017. It has a drainage area of 0.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 376 cubic feet per second. Despite its modest size, Upper Salt Creek 36-1 is an essential piece of infrastructure in the region, providing both water resource management benefits and flood protection for the local community. Its strategic location and design make it a valuable asset for climate resilience in the area.
Overall, Upper Salt Creek 36-1 stands as a testament to the importance of earth dams in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. With its effective design and satisfactory condition, this dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flood risks. As climate change brings about more extreme weather events, structures like Upper Salt Creek 36-1 will be crucial in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water resources in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
532 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-E BR SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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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