Wilson Creek 5-15 dam
Wilson Creek 5-15
Wilson Creek 5-15 is a local government-owned dam located in Nebraska, specifically in Otoe County. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 24.9 feet and a structural height of 29 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 76.2 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 763 feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Wilson Creek 5-15 is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has been assessed to have a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition, indicating its reliability in flood risk mitigation. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in May 2019. Despite its age, Wilson Creek 5-15 continues to serve its purpose effectively, showcasing the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance in water resource management.
Situated along the TR-FOX CREEK, Wilson Creek 5-15 plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem by regulating water flow and preventing potential flood-related disasters. With the support of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between government agencies and local communities in safeguarding water resources and addressing climate-related challenges. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, recognizing the significance of structures like Wilson Creek 5-15 highlights the importance of sustainable infrastructure development in adapting to changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wilson Creek 5-15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 42,200 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 84 cfs | → |
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 2,200 cfs | → |
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 3,200 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 935 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 7,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilson Creek 5-15.
Track Wilson Creek 5-15 in the Snoflo app
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About Wilson Creek 5-15
Where does the data for Wilson Creek 5-15 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Wilson Creek 5-15.