Weeping Water Creek 2-a
Weeping Water Creek 2-a is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Weeping Water Creek 2-a
The primary purpose of Weeping Water Creek 2-a 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 South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-weeping Water Creek near Union.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 281 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 03/30/2021.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Union |
| River/Stream | Tr-weeping Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.82771, -95.97080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,776 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02415 |
| Federal ID | NE02415 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |