Aowa Creek 31-8
Aowa Creek 31-8 is an earth dam located in Dixon County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aowa Creek 31-8
Aowa Creek 31-8 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 46 feet tall and stretches 577 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Nearest City | Ponca |
| River/Stream | Tr-powder Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.59114, -96.86901 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 577 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 629 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 | NE02413 |
| Federal ID | NE02413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |