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KIRBY DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-Buck Creek
May 8, 2025


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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
       

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