Indian Creek 9-11 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Indian Creek 9-D Indian Creek 9-A
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Indian Creek 9-11 is a local government-owned dam in Gage, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by NE DNR.
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Summary
Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, it also serves other purposes and has a low hazard potential. The dam, located on TR-TOWN CREEK, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its importance, Indian Creek 9-11 is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a recent inspection in June 2020. The dam has a drainage area of 0.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second. It covers a surface area of 4 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 11 acre-feet. Even though it has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are carried out to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is unclear, raising concerns about its ability to meet guidelines for risk management and response. With its vital role in flood risk reduction and water resource management, efforts to address the dam's poor condition and ensure proper emergency preparedness are essential for the safety and well-being of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
549 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Indian Creek 9-11