Williamson Dam, located in Tekamah, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a height of 29 feet and a length of 388 feet.
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Humidity
Completed in 2001, this earth dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Tekamah Creek. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in May 2018, with a satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Williamson Dam has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 505 cubic feet per second. The dam's hydraulic height is 28 feet, with a structural height of 35 feet. With a drainage area of 0.5 square miles, the dam covers a surface area of 1 acre and plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Overall, Williamson Dam stands as an essential infrastructure contributing to water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
388 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TEKAMAH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Logan Creek Near Uehling
|
415cfs |
Maple Creek Near Nickerson
|
51cfs |
Missouri River At Decatur
|
15500cfs |
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |