Ziegler Creek Z-16 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 917 ft long, taller than 88% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ziegler Creek Z-16
Ziegler Creek Z-16 is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Ziegler Creek near Syracuse.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 917 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 813 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 09/26/2019.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Syracuse |
| River/Stream | Ziegler Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.64715, -96.20603 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 917 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 813 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 813 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,223 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00900 |
| Federal ID | NE00900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |