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Little Sandy Creek 30 is a local government-owned dam in Fairbury, Nebraska, designed for flood risk reduction along the Little Sandy Creek. Completed in 2003, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 630 feet. With a storage capacity of 318 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.3 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood hazards in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Little Sandy Creek 30 has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in 2018. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it has the capacity to handle a maximum discharge of 612 cubic feet per second. While no spillway type is specified, the dam is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release when necessary.
Situated within Congressional District 03, Nebraska, this dam is vital for protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. With state regulatory agencies overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement, Little Sandy Creek 30 exemplifies the collaborative efforts to safeguard water resources and enhance climate resilience in the area.
Year_Completed | 2003 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-LITTLE SANDY CREEK |
Dam_Length | 630 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 12 |
Hydraulic_Height | 28 |
Drainage_Area | 1.3 |
Nid_Storage | 318 |
Structural_Height | 35 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 35 |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 53cfs |
GYPSUM C NR GYPSUM | 5cfs |
SOLOMON R NR MINNEAPOLIS | 27cfs |
N COTTONWOOD R BL MARION LK | 1cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR MENTOR | 40cfs |
SALT C NR ADA | 3cfs |