Wilson Creek 7-9
Wilson Creek 7-9 is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wilson Creek 7-9
Wilson Creek 7-9 is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-wilson Creek near Dunbar.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 306 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2020.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Dunbar |
| River/Stream | Tr-wilson Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.69863, -96.00209 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,060 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00884 |
| Federal ID | NE00884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |