Ziegler Creek Z-1
Ziegler Creek Z-1 is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ziegler Creek Z-1
Ziegler Creek Z-1 is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-little Nemaha River near Syracuse.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 06/17/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Syracuse |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.65720, -96.23259 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 724 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00882 |
| Federal ID | NE00882 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |