Wilson Creek 6-5 is a vital earth dam located in Otoe, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1969.
Wind
Humidity
This local government-owned structure serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, with a primary purpose of "Other." With a height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet, this dam spans 478 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Car Creek and has a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 612 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Wilson Creek 6-5 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition following its last inspection in June 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk assessment measures are currently not updated or available. Despite these gaps, the structure has been constructed with a buttress and stone core foundation on soil, providing stability for its operations. Located in a scenic area within Kansas City District, Wilson Creek 6-5 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
478 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
CAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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