Pigeon-Jones Creek 15 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Pigeon-Jones Creek 15, located in Dakota, Nebraska, is a vital infrastructure designed by Olsson Associates for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This Earth dam stands at a height of 64 feet, with a hydraulic height of 63.8 feet, and a structural height of 69 feet. Completed in 2013, it has a storage capacity of 7,430 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, covering a drainage area of 8.34 square miles. With a high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of May 2020.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Pigeon-Jones Creek 15 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam's normal storage capacity of 3,366.8 acre-feet helps mitigate flood risks by controlling the flow of water within the Jones Creek stream. Additionally, its strategic location in SES23T28R7E provides essential protection to the community and supports water resource management efforts in the region.

With a maximum discharge capacity of 13,615 cubic feet per second, Pigeon-Jones Creek 15 serves as a key piece of infrastructure in flood risk management for Dakota, Nebraska. Its satisfactory condition, regular inspections, and high hazard potential designation underscore the importance of this Earth dam in ensuring the safety and resilience of the local area against potential water-related challenges.

Year Completed

2013

Dam Length

2000

Dam Height

64

River Or Stream

JONES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

226.2

Hydraulic Height

63.8

Drainage Area

8.34

Nid Storage

7430

Structural Height

69

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

69
       
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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.