Clatonia Creek 2-a
Clatonia Creek 2-a is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clatonia Creek 2-a
The primary purpose of Clatonia Creek 2-a 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-clatonia Creek near Dewitt.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 793 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 362 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 06/08/2020.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Dewitt |
| River/Stream | Tr-clatonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.45252, -96.86943 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 793 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 338 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 | 06/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01549 |
| Federal ID | NE01549 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |