Olive Creek Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Nearest CitySPRAGUE
River/StreamOlive Branch Salt Creek
Coordinates40.58540, -96.84751

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Length3,020 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,590 acre-ft
Max Storage8,590 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,490 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge15,875 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/05/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE01062
Federal IDNE01062
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Salt Creek 14-1 1.1 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 25-a 1.2 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 14-a 1.8 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 29-5 2.1 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 22-a 2.4 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 27-c 2.7 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 26-a 2.7 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 13-b 3.1 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 13-a 3.3 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 25-1 3.4 mi Low