Indian Creek 6-d
Indian Creek 6-d is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Creek 6-d
The primary purpose of Indian Creek 6-d 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 Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-indian Creek near Pickrell.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 767 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 03/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Pickrell |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.49695, -96.68929 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 767 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,068 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00925 |
| Federal ID | NE00925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |