Big Indian Creek 15-b
Big Indian Creek 15-b is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Big Indian Creek 15-b
The primary purpose of Big Indian Creek 15-b 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 Ash Creek near Odell.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,366 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,369 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 03/29/2023.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Odell |
| River/Stream | Ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09646, -96.80736 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,366 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,369 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00970 |
| Federal ID | NE00970 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |