Mccue North Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mccue South Dam Wilsonville Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Mccue North Dam, located in Furnas County, Nebraska, is a state-owned structure built in 1935 for flood risk reduction and other purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 24 feet with a length of 449 feet, this earth dam is designed with buttress and stone cores on a soil foundation. It has a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12.8 acres, serving the surrounding area with a normal storage capacity of 60.9 acre-feet.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Mccue North Dam undergoes regular state inspections, with the last assessment conducted in 2011, deeming its condition fair with low hazard potential. Although there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam's hydraulic height matches its structural height at 24 feet. Despite its age, Mccue North Dam continues to play a vital role in flood risk management for the local community along Beaver Creek.
With its location in Congressional District 03 and under the jurisdiction of the NE DNR, Mccue North Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Nebraska. Its historical significance, coupled with ongoing state regulation and inspection, highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring this earth dam to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
449 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
3.7 |
Nid Storage |
124 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Mccue North Dam