Indian Creek 9-B Reservoir Report
Nearby: Indian Creek 9-A Indian Creek 9-C
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Indian Creek 9-B is a local government-owned dam in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at 26 feet high and stretches 744 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-TOWN CREEK, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 0.4 square miles and the ability to discharge up to 708 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the NE DNR, Indian Creek 9-B is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in June 2020. With an emergency action plan yet to be prepared, the dam remains a key infrastructure for flood control in the region, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
744 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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-B