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Located in Otoe County, Nebraska, Wilson Creek 2-14 is a local government-owned dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-N FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at 24 feet high and spans 545 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 355 cubic feet per second. While its hazard potential is rated as low and its condition assessed as fair, Wilson Creek 2-14 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the NE DNR, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
The dam's primary purpose, aside from flood risk reduction, is categorized as "other," possibly indicating additional benefits such as water resource management or environmental conservation. Its foundations consist of soil, with core types including buttress and stone. Despite its relatively small surface area of 3 acres and drainage area of 0.5 square miles, Wilson Creek 2-14 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating potential risks for the surrounding community. With regular inspections every five years and a last assessment date in June 2016, the dam is monitored closely to uphold its operational effectiveness and public safety standards.
Overall, Wilson Creek 2-14 serves as a vital infrastructure piece in the water resource management system of Nebraska, contributing to flood control and other essential purposes. As part of the state-regulated network of dams, it exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government, federal agencies like the USDA NRCS, and state authorities such as the NE DNR to safeguard communities and enhance the resilience of water resources in the region. With its low hazard potential and fair condition, Wilson Creek 2-14 stands as a testament to effective dam engineering and management practices in the face of climate challenges and water resource sustainability concerns.
Year_Completed | 1963 |
Dam_Height | 24 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-N FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER |
Dam_Length | 545 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 23 |
Drainage_Area | 0.5 |
Nid_Storage | 70 |
Structural_Height | 24 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 24 |
PLATTE R NR ASHLAND | 4960cfs |
SALT CREEK AT PIONEERS BLVD AT LINCOLN | 11cfs |
WAHOO CR AT ASHLAND | 61cfs |
PLATTE R AT LOUISVILLE NE | 4950cfs |
ROCK CREEK NEAR CERESCO | 15cfs |
MAPLE CREEK NEAR NICKERSON | 37cfs |
HAINES BRANCH AT SW 56TH ST. AT LINCOLN | 3cfs |