Wilson Creek 10-e
Wilson Creek 10-e is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wilson Creek 10-e
The primary purpose of Wilson Creek 10-e 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 Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River near Otoe.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 902 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,308 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 03/30/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Otoe |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.73719, -96.18928 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 902 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 567 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01799 |
| Federal ID | NE01799 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |