Aowa Creek 6-7a
Key Takeaway
Aowa Creek 6-7a is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 97.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,118 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,405 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01780 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Aowa Creek 6-7a?
Aowa Creek 6-7a 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 6-7a?
Aowa Creek 6-7a 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 6-7a built?
Aowa Creek 6-7a was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 6-7a?
Aowa Creek 6-7a serves the following purposes: 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 6-7a?
Aowa Creek 6-7a has a dam height of 54 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 6-7a last inspected?
Aowa Creek 6-7a was last inspected on August 27, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.