Walnut Creek 5

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Nearest CityCRETE
River/StreamTR-WALNUT CREEK
Coordinates40.64418, -96.90886

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length655 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage323 acre-ft
Max Storage323 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge788 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLower Big Blue Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01741
Federal IDNE01741
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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