Indian Creek 9-C Reservoir Report
Nearby: Indian Creek 9-B Indian Creek 9-A
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Indian Creek 9-C is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 361 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 1.6 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2800 cubic feet per second, Indian Creek 9-C plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
Managed by the NE DNR, Indian Creek 9-C has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in June 2020. The dam holds a normal storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres. Despite its relatively modest size, Indian Creek 9-C serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the region.
With its strategic location on Town Creek and proximity to Beatrice, Indian Creek 9-C contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Nebraska. As climate change continues to impact precipitation patterns and intensify the frequency of extreme weather events, structures like Indian Creek 9-C play a crucial role in mitigating the potential impacts of flooding and ensuring the resilience of local communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
945 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
361 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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-C