Plum Creek 4-f
Plum Creek 4-f is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Plum Creek 4-f
The primary purpose of Plum Creek 4-f is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tipps Creek near Pawnee Rod & Gun Club.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,030 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/12/2024.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Pawnee Rod & Gun Club |
| River/Stream | Tipps Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12971, -96.38599 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 457 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,675 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00775 |
| Federal ID | NE00775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |