West Water Creek Dam
West Water Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Morrill County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West Water Creek Dam
The primary purpose of West Water Creek Dam 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 Morrill County Board (local government). It impounds the W Water Creek near Bridgeport.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/20/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Morrill |
| Nearest City | Bridgeport |
| River/Stream | W Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.85124, -103.24894 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,851 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Morrill County Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01771 |
| Federal ID | NE01771 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |