Big Indian Creek 16-c
Big Indian Creek 16-c is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Indian Creek 16-c
The primary purpose of Big Indian Creek 16-c 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 Elm Creek near Odell.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,813 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,617 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Odell |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09730, -96.87155 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,813 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,617 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,617 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,909 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01525 |
| Federal ID | NE01525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |