Clatonia Creek 7-a
Clatonia Creek 7-a is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clatonia Creek 7-a
The primary purpose of Clatonia 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-clatonia Creek near Clatonia.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 922 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Clatonia |
| River/Stream | Tr-clatonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.49432, -96.80996 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 922 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 922 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 222 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00997 |
| Federal ID | NE00997 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |