Sand Creek 24
Sand Creek 24 is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 2012. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sand Creek 24
The primary purpose of Sand Creek 24 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 North Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Sand Creek near Wahoo.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 1,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,319 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/13/2023.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Wahoo |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.38358, -96.87910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,319 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,319 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,839 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte North Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03290 |
| Federal ID | NE03290 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |