Weeping Water Creek 4-F Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Weeping Water Creek 4-F is a local government-owned earth dam located in Cass, Nebraska, along the Weeping Water Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1994 for flood risk reduction purposes, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 765 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 333 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 2750 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the area.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Weeping Water Creek 4-F is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam's condition assessment in 2018 deemed it to be satisfactory, with a significant hazard potential. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this key infrastructure.

Located within the Kansas City District and Congressional District 01 in Nebraska, Weeping Water Creek 4-F is a vital component of the local water resource management system. With its strategic placement along the Weeping Water Creek, this dam serves as a critical flood control structure, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation and providing valuable insight into the region's water infrastructure and climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

765

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-WEEPING WATER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

1.5

Nid Storage

333

Structural Height

42

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

42
       
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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.