Big Indian Creek 17-a
Big Indian Creek 17-a is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Indian Creek 17-a
The primary purpose of Big Indian Creek 17-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 Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-big Indian Creek near Odell.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,099 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 10/01/2020.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Odell |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12235, -96.91980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,099 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,099 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,840 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 | 10/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00127 |
| Federal ID | NE00127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |