Willow Creek Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountyPierce
Nearest CityPIERCE
River/StreamWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates42.18043, -97.55473

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length2,930 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30,300 acre-ft
Max Storage30,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,838 acre-ft
Surface Area715 acres
Drainage Area210 sq mi
Max Discharge41,220 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLower Elkhorn Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE02134
Federal IDNE02134
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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