Spring Creek 2-3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Spring Creek 4-3 Spring Creek 3-1
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Spring Creek 2-3 in Nebraska is a local government-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, this structure stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Located in Johnson County, Nebraska, the dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events, with a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Spring Creek 2-3 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced at the state level to ensure its functionality and safety. With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 227 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the TR-Spring Creek watershed. Despite being relatively small in size, this structure serves as an important component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to flood control and water management efforts in the region.
Spring Creek 2-3, situated in Talmage, Nebraska, represents a collaborative effort between federal and state agencies, highlighting the importance of partnerships in water resource management. With a focus on flood risk reduction and other purposes, this dam showcases the commitment to safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, structures like Spring Creek 2-3 play a vital role in enhancing resilience and adaptation strategies in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
612 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
22500cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
|
20cfs |
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
|
1350cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
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 2-3