Wilson Creek 5-h
Wilson Creek 5-h is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wilson Creek 5-h
The primary purpose of Wilson Creek 5-h 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 Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Fox Creek near Lorton.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 796 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 644 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Lorton |
| River/Stream | Fox Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.64441, -95.95135 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 796 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,465 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00886 |
| Federal ID | NE00886 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |