Wilson Creek 1-15
Wilson Creek 1-15 is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wilson Creek 1-15
Wilson Creek 1-15 is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River near Lorton.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 592 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 06/03/2021.
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 | Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.63479, -96.00754 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 592 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 236 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00895 |
| Federal ID | NE00895 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |