Duck Creek 2 is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 2012. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 49 ft49 ft tall and 1,150 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Duck Creek 2
The primary purpose of Duck Creek 2 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 North Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Duck Creek near Wahoo.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,016 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/13/2023.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Wahoo |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.31908, -96.78164 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,016 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,016 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,173 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte North Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03291 |
| Federal ID | NE03291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |