Winnebago Creek 41-5 is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 786 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Winnebago Creek 41-5
Winnebago Creek 41-5 is a dam in Richardson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-winnebago Creek near Rulo.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 786 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 287 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 04/26/2023.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Rulo |
| River/Stream | Tr-winnebago Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.15126, -95.52094 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 786 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 173 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01632 |
| Federal ID | NE01632 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |