Indian Creek 1-D Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Indian Creek 1-D is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risk along the TR-Indian Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this structure has a dam height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet, providing a storage capacity of 294 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the region.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Indian Creek 1-D is subject to state regulatory oversight, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 1653 cubic feet per second, with a drainage area of 0.6 square miles. Despite its age, the dam has been maintained to meet safety standards, with the last inspection conducted in May 2019 and an inspection frequency of 5 years.

Situated in a strategic location within the Omaha District, Indian Creek 1-D plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its stone core and soil foundation, this structure exemplifies the collaborative effort between local and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in Nebraska.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

639

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

294

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.