Wilson Creek 5-5 is a local government-owned dam located in Otoe, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at 29 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. With a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, Wilson Creek 5-5 serves primarily for flood risk reduction and other purposes in the TR-FOX CREEK watershed. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

Situated in the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilson Creek 5-5 spans 563 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6 acres. With a maximum discharge capacity of 259 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region. Although no spillway type or width is specified, the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion. The last inspection in June 2016 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition, with no emergency action plan prepared at that time. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the infrastructure of Wilson Creek 5-5 is essential to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water management in the area.