Pigeon-jones Creek 12-a
Pigeon-jones Creek 12-a is an earth dam located in Dakota County, Nebraska, built in 2022. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pigeon-jones Creek 12-a
The primary purpose of Pigeon-jones Creek 12-a 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 Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Pigeon Creek near Hubbard.
The dam stands 82 feet tall and stretches 866 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2022, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/21/2024.
At 82 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Dakota |
| Nearest City | Hubbard |
| River/Stream | Pigeon Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.32856, -96.62908 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 866 ft |
| Year Completed | 2022 (4 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,058 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08466 |
| Federal ID | NE08466 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |