Turkey Creek 3
Turkey Creek 3 is an earth dam located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, built in 2010. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Turkey Creek 3
The primary purpose of Turkey Creek 3 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 Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Pleasant Hill.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,797 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 2010, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/04/2023.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.55717, -97.38938 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,797 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,797 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,460 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03138 |
| Federal ID | NE03138 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |