Clatonia Creek 8-d
Clatonia Creek 8-d is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clatonia Creek 8-d
The primary purpose of Clatonia Creek 8-d is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-clatonia Creek near Clatonia.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,186 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,091 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 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 06/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Clatonia |
| River/Stream | Tr-clatonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.49274, -96.79351 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,186 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,091 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,091 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01607 |
| Federal ID | NE01607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |