Maple Creek Recreation Area Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | LEIGH |
| River/Stream | W FK MAPLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.70665, -97.24961 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,555 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 154 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |