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PLUM CREEK 4-G

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Soil Dam Tr-Plum Creek
April 23, 2025


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Plum Creek 4-G, located in Pawnee, Nebraska, is a crucial earth dam constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the region. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 674 feet, this dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events, utilizing a stone core and soil foundation for structural integrity. The dam has a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 17 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 9 acres and draining a 0.5 square mile watershed.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Plum Creek 4-G undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its functionality and safety. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was deemed poor, indicating a need for potential maintenance or rehabilitation. The dam has a designated emergency action plan and inspection frequency of every 5 years to address any potential risks or emergencies that may arise.

As a vital part of the flood control infrastructure in the area, Plum Creek 4-G plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events. With its strategic location along the Plum Creek river/stream and partnership with the USDA NRCS, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts in water resource management and climate resilience in Nebraska.

Year_Completed 1963
Dam_Height 30
River_Or_Stream TR-PLUM CREEK
Dam_Length 674
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 9
Hydraulic_Height 29
Drainage_Area 0.5
Nid_Storage 121
Structural_Height 33
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 33
       

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