Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1 is a locally owned earth dam located in Tekamah, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1983.
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Summary
This structure stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 35 feet, with a total length of 592 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to safeguard the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition according to its last assessment in October 2019.
Situated on TR-Tekamah Creek, this dam has a storage capacity of 227 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles. It is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. The dam's normal storage capacity is 58 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 206 cubic feet per second. Despite being a relatively low hazard structure, it plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region and contributes to the overall water resource management in the area.
Owned and operated by the local government, Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1 is a crucial infrastructure project in Burt County, Nebraska. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam has a surface area of 8 acres and serves as a key element in the flood control system of the area. Its strategic location, effective design, and satisfactory condition make it a significant asset in safeguarding the community against water-related threats, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
592 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TEKAMAH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
227 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Logan Creek Near Uehling
|
302cfs |
Missouri River At Decatur
|
14900cfs |
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Maple Creek Near Nickerson
|
37cfs |
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.
Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1