Indian Creek 5-a
Indian Creek 5-a is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Indian Creek 5-a
The primary purpose of Indian Creek 5-a 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 Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-indian Creek near Pickrell.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 841 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Pickrell |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.44472, -96.70770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 841 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 841 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,511 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00924 |
| Federal ID | NE00924 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |