Wilson Creek 6-8 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wilson Creek 6-4 Wilson Creek 6-7
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Wilson Creek 6-8 is a vital earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS in 1965 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This structure stands at 27 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 25.7 feet and a structural height of 32.43 feet, providing a storage capacity of 77.8 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 0.42 square miles. The dam's normal storage capacity is 15.9 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.3 acres and measuring 758 feet in length.
Managed by the local government, Wilson Creek 6-8 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2019, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparation remain undisclosed, but its last inspection revealed no immediate concerns.
Supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wilson Creek 6-8 represents a significant asset in flood risk management for the community of Lorton, Nebraska. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like this earth dam play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the increasing threat of flooding, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and infrastructure resilience in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
758 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
25.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
77.8 |
Structural Height |
32.43 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
22500cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
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20cfs |
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
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1350cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
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82cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Randolph
|
532cfs |
Platte R At Louisville Ne
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5580cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Woodmen
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Riverview Marina State Rec Area
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Victorian Acres Campground
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Wilson Creek 6-8