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CHAPEK DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-Cottonwood Creek
May 9, 2025


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Chapek Dam, located in Saunders County, Nebraska, serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction and other purposes. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet with a length of 525 feet. It holds a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 11 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4 acres and draining an area of 0.5 square miles.

Managed and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Chapek Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. Its last inspection in May 2020 reaffirmed its structural integrity, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan prepared, the dam meets the necessary guidelines for safety and risk management measures.

Chapek Dam's location near TR-Cottonwood Creek in Wahoo, Nebraska, contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. With its strategic design and construction by the NRCS, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood control and water conservation efforts in the area.

Year_Completed 1967
Dam_Height 14
River_Or_Stream TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK
Dam_Length 525
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 4
Hydraulic_Height 14
Drainage_Area 0.5
Nid_Storage 69
Structural_Height 14
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 14
       

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