Pigeon-jones Creek 16
Pigeon-jones Creek 16 is an earth dam located in Dakota County, Nebraska, built in 2016. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pigeon-jones Creek 16
The primary purpose of Pigeon-jones Creek 16 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 Jones Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2016, 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 05/10/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dakota |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.35703, -96.55585 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 969 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09973 |
| Federal ID | NE09973 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |