Clatonia Creek 8-D

TR-CLATONIA CREEK· Gage, Nebraska· Built 1978· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clatonia Creek 8-D is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE)
Dam Length1,186 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge560 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDNE01607

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 11, 2020
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 8-D?

Clatonia Creek 8-D 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 8-D?

Clatonia Creek 8-D 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 8-D built?

Clatonia Creek 8-D was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 8-D?

Clatonia Creek 8-D serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clatonia Creek 8-D?

Clatonia Creek 8-D has a dam height of 25 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 8-D last inspected?

Clatonia Creek 8-D was last inspected on June 11, 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.