Clear Creek 6
Clear Creek 6 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clear Creek 6
The primary purpose of Clear Creek 6 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 32 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 569 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 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 04/06/2023.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.27862, -97.42975 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 569 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 569 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,262 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01808 |
| Federal ID | NE01808 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |