Liberty Creek North Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Herz Dam Liberty Creek West Dam
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Liberty Creek North Dam, located in Deweese, Nebraska, is a key structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk in the region.
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Summary
Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a hydraulic height of 26 feet, providing essential flood risk reduction measures for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 3.5 square miles, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 205 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 832 acre-feet.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Liberty Creek North Dam has been assessed to have a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in April 2018. The dam, with a length of 965 feet and a surface area of 36 acres, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events. With a history of effective operation and maintenance, Liberty Creek North Dam stands as a vital infrastructure ensuring the safety and resilience of the area against water resource challenges.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
965 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
LIBERTY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
3.5 |
Nid Storage |
832 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Liberty Creek North Dam