Clatonia Creek 6-a
Clatonia Creek 6-a is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clatonia Creek 6-a
The primary purpose of Clatonia Creek 6-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 28 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 511 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 05/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Clatonia |
| River/Stream | Tr-clatonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.47853, -96.80537 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 511 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 511 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 415 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 | 05/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01567 |
| Federal ID | NE01567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |