Plum Creek 2-2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Plum Creek 2-2 is a crucial dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 20 feet tall and spans 650 feet, with a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters.

Managed by the local government, Plum Creek 2-2 is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its compliance with state regulations and permitting requirements. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Its location on Plum Creek contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Nebraska, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience.

Despite its modest size, Plum Creek 2-2 serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in the area, demonstrating the collaborative efforts between federal and local agencies to safeguard communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. With regular inspections and enforcement measures in place, this dam stands as a testament to the proactive approach towards water resource management and climate adaptation in Nebraska.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-PLUM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

0.4

Nid Storage

105

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.