Aowa Creek 1-2
Aowa Creek 1-2 is an earth dam located in Dixon County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aowa Creek 1-2
Aowa Creek 1-2 is a dam in Dixon, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-aowa Creek near Ponca.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 09/08/2021.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Nearest City | Ponca |
| River/Stream | Tr-aowa Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.58929, -96.73526 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 633 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00403 |
| Federal ID | NE00403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |