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Kirby Dam, located in Nemaha, Nebraska, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Buck Creek. Completed in 2013, this earth dam stands at a height of 23.8 feet with a structural height of 32 feet and a length of 440 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 25.2 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 76.3 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.47 square miles.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Kirby Dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in May 2019. The dam features stone core types and soil foundations, with a hydraulic height of 23.09 feet. While lacking a spillway, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 111 cubic feet per second. With its strategic location and effective flood risk reduction capabilities, Kirby Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related emergencies and ensuring the resilience of the local ecosystem.
Year_Completed | 2013 |
Dam_Height | 23.8 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-BUCK CREEK |
Dam_Length | 440 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5.73 |
Hydraulic_Height | 23.09 |
Drainage_Area | 0.47 |
Nid_Storage | 76.3 |
Structural_Height | 32 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 32 |
MISSOURI RIVER AT NEBRASKA CITY | 34800cfs |
PLATTE RIVER NR LESHARA | 2790cfs |
PLATTE R NR ASHLAND | 3060cfs |
BIG PAPILLION CR | 26cfs |
SALT CREEK AT GREENWOOD | 95cfs |
EAST NISHNABOTNA RIVER NEAR ATLANTIC | 109cfs |
WEEPING WATER CREEK AT UNION | 14cfs |