Blue Bluffs Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | CRETE |
| River/Stream | BIG BLUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.73989, -97.02509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,300 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |