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Indian Creek 6-E is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a structural height of 32 feet, with a length of 755 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1300 cubic feet per second, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events along the TR-Indian Creek.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Indian Creek 6-E has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in June 2020. With state-regulated permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place, the dam ensures the safety and protection of the local community. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) or inundation maps have been prepared to date, the structure's sound design and regular inspections contribute to its reliability in flood risk management. Overall, Indian Creek 6-E serves as a vital asset in safeguarding the region against potential water-related disasters.
Year_Completed | 1954 |
Dam_Height | 31 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-INDIAN CREEK |
Dam_Length | 755 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 15 |
Hydraulic_Height | 28 |
Drainage_Area | 0.7 |
Nid_Storage | 382 |
Structural_Height | 32 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 32 |
HAINES BRANCH AT SW 56TH ST. AT LINCOLN | 3cfs |
PLATTE R NR ASHLAND | 4960cfs |
WEST FORK BIG BLUE RIVER NR DORCHESTER | 46cfs |
WAHOO CR AT ASHLAND | 61cfs |
PLATTE R AT LOUISVILLE NE | 4950cfs |
ROCK CREEK NEAR CERESCO | 15cfs |
SALT CREEK AT PIONEERS BLVD AT LINCOLN | 11cfs |