Rock Creek 1-2 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Pawnee, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967.
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This dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, with a primary purpose classified as 'Other'. It has a structural height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 26 feet, with a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.18 square miles. The dam spans 520 feet in length and is situated on the TR-Rock Creek, under the regulatory oversight of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its low hazard potential, Rock Creek 1-2 is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of June 2016. It undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last one conducted in June 2016. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown, raising concerns about its preparedness for potential emergencies. With a maximum discharge capacity of 160 cubic feet per second, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts should closely monitor the condition and maintenance of Rock Creek 1-2 to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water management in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
49 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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