Indian Creek 3-18 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Indian Creek 3-18 is a significant earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1957.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 18 feet. It serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Indian Creek 3-18 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of March 2018, with a significant hazard potential. Located in the Omaha District, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area.
With a length of 592 feet and a normal storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, Indian Creek 3-18 is an essential infrastructure for the local government of PICKRELL. As a key feature in the TR-INDIAN CREEK system, the dam provides essential water management and flood protection services for the community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Indian Creek 3-18 to be a fascinating example of sustainable water infrastructure in Nebraska.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
592 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-INDIAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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 3-18