Cottonwood Creek 7-a

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountySaunders
Nearest CityPRAGUE
River/StreamCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates41.32152, -96.81535

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length1,645 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,984 acre-ft
Max Storage2,984 acre-ft
Normal Storage571 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge13,282 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLower Platte North Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE02321
Federal IDNE02321
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Cottonwood Creek 6-b 1.1 mi Significant Duck Creek 2 1.8 mi Significant Sand Creek 16 2.4 mi Low Cottonwood Creek 6-c 2.6 mi Low Cottonwood Creek 41-a 2.9 mi Low Duck Creek 3 2.9 mi Low Cottonwood Creek 6-e 3.0 mi Low Cottonwood Creek 6-d 3.3 mi Low Sand Creek 15 3.5 mi Low Duck Creek 6 3.7 mi Low