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Magee Dam, located in Lancaster, Nebraska, along the TR-Stevens Creek, serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure for the area. Completed in 1996, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a structural height of 33 feet and a length of 767 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 63 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 435 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 13 acres and draining a 0.9 square mile area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Magee Dam has been assessed as having low hazard potential and is considered to be in satisfactory condition. The dam is regularly inspected, with the last assessment conducted in October 2016. Situated in a rural area near Lincoln, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events, with a maximum discharge capacity of 4,970 cubic feet per second.
With its strategic location and efficient design, Magee Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Nebraska. As a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive measures to safeguard communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. Its continued maintenance and inspection ensure the safety and well-being of the area, serving as a crucial component in the region's water resource and climate adaptation strategies.
Year_Completed | 1996 |
Dam_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-STEVENS CREEK |
Dam_Length | 767 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 13 |
Hydraulic_Height | 30 |
Drainage_Area | 0.9 |
Nid_Storage | 435 |
Structural_Height | 33 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 33 |
CHAPMAN C NR CHAPMAN | 22cfs |
REPUBLICAN R BL MILFORD DAM | 538cfs |
N COTTONWOOD R BL MARION LK | 2cfs |
SMOKY HILL R AT ENTERPRISE | 163cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR PLYMOUTH | 224cfs |
NEOSHO R AT COUNCIL GROVE | 15cfs |
NEOSHO R NR AMERICUS | 65cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Timber Creek - Milford Lake | |||
Tuttle Creek State Park | |||
Banner Creek | |||
Oregon Trail RV Park | |||
St Marys Riverside Park | |||
Huntress City Park |