Indian Creek 3-d
Indian Creek 3-d is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Creek 3-d
The primary purpose of Indian Creek 3-d 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 28 feet tall and stretches 779 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 393 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 significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Pickrell |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.47042, -96.74726 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 779 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 453 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00935 |
| Federal ID | NE00935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |