Turkey Creek 15
Turkey Creek 15 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Turkey Creek 15
The primary purpose of Turkey Creek 15 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 Spring Creek near Dewitt.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,131 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 2011, 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 05/09/2019.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Dewitt |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.55101, -97.14474 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,945 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 | 05/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03307 |
| Federal ID | NE03307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |