Johnson Creek Dam 4-8-2e
Johnson Creek Dam 4-8-2e is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Johnson Creek Dam 4-8-2e
The primary purpose of Johnson Creek Dam 4-8-2e is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Sand Creek near Crete.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 929 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 963 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2021.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Crete |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.68988, -97.19916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 929 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02359 |
| Federal ID | NE02359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |