Wilson Creek 9-c

About Wilson Creek 9-c

The primary purpose of Wilson Creek 9-c is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River near Otoe.

The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 860 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2022.

At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.

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