Willow Creek Dam

Nebraska — Pierce County — WILLOW CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyPierce
RiverWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates42.18044, -97.55473

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length2,930 ft
NID Storage30,300 acre-ft
Max Storage30,300 acre-ft
Surface Area715 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 10, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLower Elkhorn Natural Resources District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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