Clatonia Creek 10-A
Key Takeaway
Clatonia Creek 10-A is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,159 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 701 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 636 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01207 |
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
Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clatonia Creek 10-A?
Clatonia Creek 10-A 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 Clatonia Creek 10-A?
Clatonia Creek 10-A is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clatonia Creek 10-A built?
Clatonia Creek 10-A was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Clatonia Creek 10-A?
Clatonia Creek 10-A 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 Clatonia Creek 10-A?
Clatonia Creek 10-A has a dam height of 24 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 Clatonia Creek 10-A last inspected?
Clatonia Creek 10-A was last inspected on May 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.