Wilson Creek 5-C dam
Wilson Creek 5-C
Wilson Creek 5-C is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Otoe, Nebraska. Constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans a length of 1025 feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 471 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.4 square miles, Wilson Creek 5-C plays a vital role in mitigating the impact of potential flooding events in the region.
Managed by the NE DNR and regulated by the state, Wilson Creek 5-C has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in May 2019. The dam is equipped with state-permitted and inspected outlets, ensuring its operational efficiency and safety. In the event of an emergency, the structure's emergency action plan is yet to be prepared, but its risk management measures are continuously assessed and updated to meet guidelines and ensure the safety of the community.
Situated in a picturesque setting along TR-FOX CREEK, Wilson Creek 5-C not only serves as a flood risk reduction measure but also contributes to the overall water resource management in the area. With its solid foundation, stone core, and soil structure, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable infrastructure development in combating the challenges posed by climate change and increasing water variability. As a key component of the local government's water management strategy, Wilson Creek 5-C stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies in safeguarding the environment and community from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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-C -- 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-C.
Track Wilson Creek 5-C in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Wilson Creek 5-C
Where does the data for Wilson Creek 5-C 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-C.