Aowa Creek 12-17
Aowa Creek 12-17 is an earth dam located in Dixon County, Nebraska, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aowa Creek 12-17
Aowa Creek 12-17 is a dam in Dixon, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Silver Creek near Ponca.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 298 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 05/25/2021.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Nearest City | Ponca |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.56058, -96.78088 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,020 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02452 |
| Federal ID | NE02452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |