Jones Creek 1-1 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 185 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Jones Creek 1-1
Jones Creek 1-1 is a dam in Polk, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/08/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.19898, -97.66762 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 389 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00009 |
| Federal ID | NE00009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |