Aowa Creek 43-4

TR-AOWA CREEK· Dixon, Nebraska· Built 1975· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Aowa Creek 43-4 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE)
Dam Length545 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge173 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDNE02236

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 8, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Aowa Creek 43-4?

Aowa Creek 43-4 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Aowa Creek 43-4?

Aowa Creek 43-4 is owned by Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Aowa Creek 43-4 built?

Aowa Creek 43-4 was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Aowa Creek 43-4?

Aowa Creek 43-4 serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Aowa Creek 43-4?

Aowa Creek 43-4 has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Aowa Creek 43-4 last inspected?

Aowa Creek 43-4 was last inspected on April 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.