Wilson Creek 2-2b

Wilson Creek 2-2b is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Wilson Creek 2-2b

The primary purpose of Wilson Creek 2-2b 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 Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River near Dunbar.

The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 05/18/2022.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyOtoe
Nearest CityDunbar
River/StreamTr-n Fk Little Nemaha River
Coordinates40.69084, -96.06896

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length660 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29 acre-ft
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00909
Federal IDNE00909
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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