Medicine Creek Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Nearest City | CAMBRIDGE |
| River/Stream | MEDICINE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.37890, -100.21780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 165 ft |
| Dam Height | 165 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,665 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193,020 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193,020 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35,705 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,793 acres |
| Drainage Area | 880 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 97,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |