Little Sandy Creek 30 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kerwood Dam Little Sandy Creek 40
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Little Sandy Creek 30 is a local government-owned dam in Fairbury, Nebraska, designed for flood risk reduction along the Little Sandy Creek.
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Summary
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 Length |
630 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE SANDY CREEK |
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 |
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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.
Little Sandy Creek 30