Aowa Creek 31-6
Aowa Creek 31-6 is an earth dam located in Dixon County, Nebraska, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aowa Creek 31-6
Aowa Creek 31-6 is a dam in Dixon, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-powder Creek near Ponca.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 685 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 04/26/2022.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Nearest City | Ponca |
| River/Stream | Tr-powder Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.56798, -96.85398 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02176 |
| Federal ID | NE02176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |