Indian Creek 5-A Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Indian Creek 5-A is a key infrastructure located in Gage, Nebraska, designed and managed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 29.75 feet and serves multiple purposes, with a primary focus on flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 841.2 acre-feet and a normal storage of 73.2 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Indian Creek 5-A is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2018, this dam is a reliable component of the local water management system. Situated along the TR-Indian Creek, this dam has a drainage area of 2.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 7511 cubic feet per second, crucial for mitigating flood risks in the region.

As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water resources, structures like Indian Creek 5-A become increasingly important for managing the potential risks of flooding and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a testament to proactive water resource management and the collaborative efforts of local government agencies in safeguarding the environment and residents against the impacts of extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

1230

Dam Height

29.75

River Or Stream

TR-INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21.6

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

2.3

Nid Storage

841.2

Structural Height

33.75

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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. 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

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, 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.