North Oak Creek 5-x
North Oak Creek 5-x is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Oak Creek 5-x
The primary purpose of North Oak Creek 5-x 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 Platte South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the North Oak Creek near Agnew.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,227 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 781 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 05/30/2023.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Agnew |
| River/Stream | North Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.18335, -96.93009 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,227 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 781 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 781 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,032 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00297 |
| Federal ID | NE00297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |