Clatonia Creek 2-B
Key Takeaway
Clatonia Creek 2-B is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 66.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 801 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 279 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01545 |
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
Nearby Dams
Clatonia Creek 2-A
Gage, NE
Low Hazard 33 ftGermer Dam 1
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Low Hazard 22 ftClatonia Creek 3-A
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Significant Hazard 38 ftBergmeier Dam 2
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Low Hazard 21 ftClatonia Creek 4-A
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Low Hazard 37 ftRon Pohlman Pond Dam
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Low Hazard 21 ftClatonia Creek 6-A
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Low Hazard 28 ftHuneke Dam
Saline, NE
Low Hazard 19 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Clatonia Creek 2-B?
Clatonia Creek 2-B 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 2-B?
Clatonia Creek 2-B 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 2-B built?
Clatonia Creek 2-B was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 2-B?
Clatonia Creek 2-B 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 2-B?
Clatonia Creek 2-B has a dam height of 30 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 2-B last inspected?
Clatonia Creek 2-B was last inspected on May 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.