Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 2
Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 1996. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 2
The primary purpose of Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 2 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 Gottsch Enterprises Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-w Papio Creek near Rural Elkhorn.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Rural Elkhorn |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Papio Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.30699, -96.23145 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,684 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Gottsch Enterprises LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02427 |
| Federal ID | NE02427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |