Weeping Water Creek 6-g is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 810 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Weeping Water Creek 6-g
The primary purpose of Weeping Water Creek 6-g 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 Beaver Creek near Weeping Water.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 446 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 10/25/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Weeping Water |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.88860, -96.31302 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,928 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02442 |
| Federal ID | NE02442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |