Weeping Water Creek 17-d
Weeping Water Creek 17-d 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 17-d
The primary purpose of Weeping Water Creek 17-d 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-south Cedar Creek near Nehawka.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 921 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 668 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 04/01/2021.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Nehawka |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.88827, -96.08158 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 921 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 668 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 668 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,482 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 | 04/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02417 |
| Federal ID | NE02417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |