Indian Creek 5-6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Indian Creek 5-6 is a locally owned dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, along the TR-Indian Creek.


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Built in 1956 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a capacity of 93.3 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, it also serves other purposes within the region. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.

Despite its age, Indian Creek 5-6 remains in fair condition with a low hazard potential, as assessed during its last inspection in March 2017. The dam has a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, contributing to its effective flood risk reduction capabilities. With a drainage area of 0.67 square miles and a storage capacity of 93.3 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.

Overall, Indian Creek 5-6 is a vital infrastructure managed by local government authorities in Nebraska. Its role in flood risk reduction and water resource management highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, dams like Indian Creek 5-6 play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and mitigating the risks associated with flooding.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

745

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

0.67

Nid Storage

93.3

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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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.