Trouble Creek Dam
Trouble Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Dodge County, Nebraska, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Trouble Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Trouble 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 Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Trouble Creek near Rural Fremont.
The dam stands 61 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,050 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 04/27/2021.
At 61 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dodge |
| Nearest City | Rural Fremont |
| River/Stream | Trouble Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.49491, -96.54868 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 447 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,784 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte North Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02177 |
| Federal ID | NE02177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |