Clear Creek 5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Burritt Dam Mentink Dam 1746
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Clear Creek 5, located in Polk, Nebraska, is a crucial structure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 472 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 2.4 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2224 cubic feet per second, Clear Creek 5 plays a vital role in managing water flow in the area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Clear Creek 5 is inspected regularly and has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of June 2019. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has an emergency action plan in place. The dam's spillway type and width, as well as the presence of outlet gates, remain unspecified in the data, suggesting potential areas for further evaluation and improvement to enhance its flood risk reduction capabilities.
As a part of the Kansas City District and situated in Congressional District 01 of Nebraska, Clear Creek 5 is a critical piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource management. With its location in the TR-Clear Creek area and its proximity to Columbus, this dam serves as a key component in protecting the community from flooding events and ensuring the safe and sustainable utilization of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
2.4 |
Nid Storage |
472 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr
|
4cfs |
Silver Cr
|
6cfs |
Platte River Near Duncan
|
243cfs |
Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line
|
17cfs |
Loup River Near Genoa
|
3030cfs |
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
|
17cfs |
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.
Clear Creek 5