Dorchester 3-a

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountySaline
Nearest CityCRETE
River/StreamTR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER
Coordinates40.67364, -97.08789

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length892 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge292 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUpper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00036
Federal IDNE00036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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