Clear Creek 5
Clear Creek 5 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clear Creek 5
The primary purpose of Clear Creek 5 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 Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Columbus.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 472 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 04/04/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.24445, -97.59365 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,224 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01807 |
| Federal ID | NE01807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |