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Indian Creek 6-C is a flood risk reduction dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 547 feet, providing a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet to help manage water levels in the surrounding area. Situated along TR-Indian Creek, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
Owned by the local government, Indian Creek 6-C has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in March 2020, with a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 2400 cubic feet per second. With a history of effective flood risk reduction and a comprehensive inspection and maintenance schedule, Indian Creek 6-C serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the engineering behind this structure and its role in safeguarding the community from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year_Completed | 1955 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-INDIAN CREEK |
Dam_Length | 547 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 10 |
Hydraulic_Height | 20 |
Drainage_Area | 1 |
Nid_Storage | 250 |
Structural_Height | 27 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 27 |
PLATTE R NR ASHLAND | 4960cfs |
SALT CREEK AT PIONEERS BLVD AT LINCOLN | 11cfs |
WAHOO CR AT ASHLAND | 61cfs |
ROCK CREEK NEAR CERESCO | 15cfs |
HAINES BRANCH AT SW 56TH ST. AT LINCOLN | 3cfs |
WEST FORK BIG BLUE RIVER NR DORCHESTER | 46cfs |
PLATTE R AT LOUISVILLE NE | 4950cfs |