Trouble Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Camp Cedars Bsa Dam Brush Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Trouble Creek Dam, located in Dodge County, Nebraska, serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure for the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1984, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and spans a length of 1000 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 3050 acre-feet. The dam is primarily designed to protect the surrounding rural community of Fremont from potential flooding events, with a normal storage capacity of 447 acre-feet and a drainage area of 8.5 square miles.
Managed and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Trouble Creek Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in October 2018, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, with a hydraulic height of 53 feet and a structural height of 61 feet, providing essential protection to the local community.
As a key component of flood risk management in the area, Trouble Creek Dam remains a vital infrastructure asset for the residents of Dodge County. With its strategic location along Trouble Creek, this earth dam exemplifies the importance of proactive water resource management and climate adaptation measures in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events. The ongoing maintenance and monitoring efforts by the Nebraska DNR ensure that the dam continues to fulfill its critical role in protecting lives and property from potential flooding risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
TROUBLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
65 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
8.5 |
Nid Storage |
3050 |
Structural Height |
61 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
61 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Maple Creek Near Nickerson
|
60cfs |
Platte River At North Bend
|
4920cfs |
Platte River Nr Leshara
|
5270cfs |
Logan Creek Near Uehling
|
445cfs |
Elkhorn River At Waterloo
|
1120cfs |
Wahoo Creek At Ithaca
|
53cfs |
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.
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