Spring Creek 9-2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Spring Creek 9-3 Spring Creek 9-A 641
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Spring Creek 9-2, located in Johnson, Nebraska, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, serving to mitigate the risks of flooding in the area. With a satisfactory condition assessment and low hazard potential, the dam has been regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure public safety.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Spring Creek 9-2 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters. With a drainage area of 0.3 square miles and a maximum discharge of 185 cubic feet per second, this dam helps to control water flow and reduce the impact of extreme weather events. Its location in Talmage, Nebraska, near the TR-Spring Creek, highlights its strategic placement in a region prone to flooding, emphasizing the importance of proper water resource management in addressing climate challenges.
As a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction, Spring Creek 9-2 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in safeguarding communities against the impacts of changing climate patterns. With regular inspections and a detailed emergency action plan in place, this dam serves as a model for sustainable water resource management practices, showcasing the industry's commitment to resilience and adaptation in the face of a changing climate landscape.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
22500cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
|
20cfs |
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
|
1350cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Spring Creek 9-2