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BIG INDIAN CREEK 11-B

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Soil Dam Tr-Squaw Creek
April 13, 2025


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Big Indian Creek 11-B, located in Gage County, Nebraska, is a flood risk reduction dam built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and stretches for 740 feet, providing a storage capacity of 402 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 1 square mile. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment.

Managed and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Big Indian Creek 11-B is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 966 cubic feet per second. Its location on TR-Squaw Creek makes it a crucial structure for water resource management in the region, with the potential to mitigate flooding and protect downstream communities. The dam's design and construction by the NRCS reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year_Completed 1965
Dam_Height 33
River_Or_Stream TR-SQUAW CREEK
Dam_Length 740
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 14
Hydraulic_Height 33
Drainage_Area 1
Nid_Storage 402
Structural_Height 33
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 33
       

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