Wilson Creek 3-c
Wilson Creek 3-c is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wilson Creek 3-c
The primary purpose of Wilson Creek 3-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 Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River near Talmage.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 644 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 09/26/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Talmage |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.59961, -96.05912 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,760 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01708 |
| Federal ID | NE01708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |