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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 |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 23cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 33cfs |
MILL C AT WASHINGTON | 7cfs |
L BLUE R NR BARNES | 107cfs |
BLACK VERMILLION R NR FRANKFORT | 51cfs |
BIG BLUE R AT MARYSVILLE | 167cfs |
REPUBLICAN R AT CLAY CENTER | 64cfs |