Dry Creek 2-B Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dry Creek 2-A Dry Creek 1-B
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dry Creek 2-B is a locally owned and state-regulated earth dam located in Bartley, Nebraska.
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Summary
Constructed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 40 feet and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction. With a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.7 square miles, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Dry Creek 2-B has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in June 2018. The dam, with a length of 265 feet and a maximum discharge of 435 cubic feet per second, safeguards the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam's location in the Frontier County offers a glimpse into the intricate network of water infrastructure that supports the region's water supply and environmental management.
With state-mandated inspections and enforcement in place, Dry Creek 2-B remains a vital structure in the area's water resource management system. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, understanding and maintaining such structures becomes increasingly important for ensuring the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
265 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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.
Dry Creek 2-B