Wilson Creek 2-6
Wilson Creek 2-6 is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilson Creek 2-6
Wilson Creek 2-6 is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River near Dunbar.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 463 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Dunbar |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.69249, -96.11938 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 268 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00860 |
| Federal ID | NE00860 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |