Turkey Creek 8
Turkey Creek 8 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Turkey Creek 8
The primary purpose of Turkey Creek 8 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 Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near De Witt.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,609 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/06/2021.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | De Witt |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.55196, -97.35860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,609 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,609 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03088 |
| Federal ID | NE03088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |