Plum Creek 2-D is a key flood risk reduction structure located in Gage County, Nebraska.
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Owned by the local government, this earth dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 1100 feet, Plum Creek 2-D plays a critical role in managing water flow along the TR-Plum Creek river.
Managed by the NE DNR, Plum Creek 2-D is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, this dam provides a storage capacity of 392 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 1.3 square miles. Despite its age, Plum Creek 2-D continues to effectively mitigate flood risks in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in Nebraska.
As climate change intensifies, structures like Plum Creek 2-D become even more crucial in protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. With a focus on flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local governments, federal agencies, and conservation services to safeguard water resources and enhance resilience in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PLUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
392 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
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131cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
166cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
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15cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
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70cfs |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
|
45cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
101cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Feits Memorial Park
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Big Indian NRD Rec Area
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Rockford Lake State Rec Area
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