Clear Creek 1 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 47 ft47 ft tall and 727 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Clear Creek 1
The primary purpose of Clear Creek 1 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 Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Clear Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 727 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,937 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 04/04/2022.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.21221, -97.69642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 727 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,937 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,937 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,497 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01750 |
| Federal ID | NE01750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |