Medicine Creek Dam

Frontier County, Nebraska (near CAMBRIDGE)

River/Stream: MEDICINE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
165 ft
Dam Length
5,665 ft
Reservoir Storage
193,020 acre-ft
Year Completed
1949
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
97,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-05-03

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE01073
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.37890, -100.21780
Age
77 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.