Weeping Water Creek 7-c
Weeping Water Creek 7-c 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.
About Weeping Water Creek 7-c
The primary purpose of Weeping Water Creek 7-c 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 Elmwood.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,965 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 05/10/2023.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Elmwood |
| River/Stream | Tr-weeping Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83721, -96.33538 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,965 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,965 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,976 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 | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02443 |
| Federal ID | NE02443 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |