Winnebago Creek 42-3a
Winnebago Creek 42-3a is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Winnebago Creek 42-3a
Winnebago Creek 42-3a is a dam in Richardson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-winnebago Creek near Rulo.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 599 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 04/27/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Rulo |
| River/Stream | Tr-winnebago Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12299, -95.48866 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 599 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 239 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01593 |
| Federal ID | NE01593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |