Weeping Water Creek 4-j
Weeping Water Creek 4-j is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Weeping Water Creek 4-j
The primary purpose of Weeping Water Creek 4-j 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 Platte South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-weeping Water Creek near Weeping Water.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,199 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 10/23/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Weeping Water |
| River/Stream | Tr-weeping Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.85175, -96.18532 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,199 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,047 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02392 |
| Federal ID | NE02392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |