Indian Creek 7-a is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 838 ft long, taller than 78% 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 Indian Creek 7-a
The primary purpose of Indian Creek 7-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 838 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 06/12/2020.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Pickrell |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.39485, -96.72024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 838 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00934 |
| Federal ID | NE00934 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |