Walnut Creek 2
Walnut Creek 2 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Walnut Creek 2
The primary purpose of Walnut Creek 2 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 Walnut Creek near Crete.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 848 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 745 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Crete |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.66521, -96.92653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 848 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 745 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 745 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,235 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 | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01775 |
| Federal ID | NE01775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |