Aowa Creek 1-3
Aowa Creek 1-3 is an earth dam located in Dixon County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aowa Creek 1-3
Aowa Creek 1-3 is a dam in Dixon, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-aowa Creek near Ponca.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 327 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2021.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Nearest City | Ponca |
| River/Stream | Tr-aowa Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.58231, -96.72758 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 327 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 215 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00810 |
| Federal ID | NE00810 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |