Jones Creek 1-a
Jones Creek 1-a 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.
About Jones Creek 1-a
The primary purpose of Jones Creek 1-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 Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 419 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.21002, -97.67634 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 419 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 419 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 | NE00010 |
| Federal ID | NE00010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |