Aowa Creek 41-3
Aowa Creek 41-3 is an earth dam located in Dixon County, Nebraska, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aowa Creek 41-3
Aowa Creek 41-3 is a dam in Dixon, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-aowa Creek near Ponca.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 1,220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Nearest City | Ponca |
| River/Stream | Tr-aowa Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.64790, -96.82396 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,943 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 | NE02313 |
| Federal ID | NE02313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |