Little Indian Creek 15-A Reservoir Report
Nearby: Indian Creek 16-1 Indian Creek 3-18
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Little Indian Creek 15-A, located in Gage, Nebraska, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1955.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 26.6 feet, with a structural height of 32.2 feet and a length of 1030 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a NID storage capacity of 697.6 acre-feet to mitigate potential hazards in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its operational safety. With a high hazard potential, the structure has been assessed as satisfactory as of November 2020. Its location along Possum Creek, with a drainage area of 1.5 square miles, highlights its critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Little Indian Creek 15-A offers a fascinating study on the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and disaster risk management. As part of the flood control system in Nebraska, this dam showcases the efforts and technology employed to safeguard communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events, making it a noteworthy site for further research and exploration in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
1030 |
Dam Height |
26.6 |
River Or Stream |
POSSUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.5 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
697.6 |
Structural Height |
32.2 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Little Indian Creek 15-A