Ziegler Creek Z-15
Ziegler Creek Z-15 is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ziegler Creek Z-15
Ziegler Creek Z-15 is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Ziegler Creek near Syracuse.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,527 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Syracuse |
| River/Stream | Ziegler Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.62717, -96.23803 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,527 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,527 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,093 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00893 |
| Federal ID | NE00893 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |