Spring Creek 5-2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Spring Creek 5-3 Spring Creek 6-A
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Spring Creek 5-2 is a Earth dam located in Nebraska, specifically in Johnson County.
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Summary
Constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction. With a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, it plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity.
Managed by the local government, Spring Creek 5-2 has a low hazard potential and is assessed as being in satisfactory condition. The dam has a drainage area of 0.5 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 500 cubic feet per second. Although it does not have designated spillways or outlet gates, it has a structural height of 30 feet and a length of 575 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 4 acres and is essential for water management in the region.
Situated in Talmage, Nebraska, Spring Creek 5-2 is an integral part of the local water infrastructure. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam ensures the safety of nearby residents and helps mitigate flood risks. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of structures like Spring Creek 5-2 in managing water flow and storage cannot be overstated.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
575 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MANS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
22500cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
|
20cfs |
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
|
1350cfs |
Salt Creek At Roca
|
5cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Spring Creek 5-2