Turkey Creek 2-A Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Turkey Creek 2-A is a significant earth dam located in Saline, Nebraska, designed for flood risk reduction along the Turkey Creek river system.


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Summary

Completed in 2013, the dam stands at a height of 38.1 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 967 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 110 acre-feet. The structure spans 1460 feet in length and covers a surface area of 18.81 acres, serving a drainage area of 3.4 square miles.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Turkey Creek 2-A is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and overall effectiveness in flood risk management. The dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with a significant hazard potential due to its location and storage capacity. Regular inspections are conducted every three years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2020, maintaining the dam's reliability and safety standards.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Turkey Creek 2-A plays a crucial role in protecting the local community and surrounding areas from potential inundation events. As part of the flood control infrastructure in Congressional District 03, Nebraska, the dam stands as a testament to proactive water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Year Completed

2013

Dam Length

1460

Dam Height

38.1

River Or Stream

TR-TURKEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.81

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

3.4

Nid Storage

967

Structural Height

39.6

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

40
       
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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.
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