Clatonia Creek 7-A

TR-CLATONIA CREEK· Gage, Nebraska· Built 1970· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clatonia Creek 7-A is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE)
Dam Length1,060 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage922 acre-ft
Normal Storage136 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge222 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDNE00997

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: June 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clatonia Creek 7-A?

Clatonia Creek 7-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 7-A?

Clatonia Creek 7-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 7-A built?

Clatonia Creek 7-A was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 7-A?

Clatonia Creek 7-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 7-A?

Clatonia Creek 7-A 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 Clatonia Creek 7-A last inspected?

Clatonia Creek 7-A was last inspected on June 26, 2019. 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.