Dorchester 1-a

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountySaline
Nearest CityCRETE
River/StreamTR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER
Coordinates40.68022, -97.10591

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage422 acre-ft
Max Storage422 acre-ft
Normal Storage128 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge553 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUpper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00035
Federal IDNE00035
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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