Little Indian Creek 15-A
Key Takeaway
Little Indian Creek 15-A is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 55% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 698 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,015 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2020 |
| NID ID | NE00489 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 Little Indian Creek 15-A?
Little Indian Creek 15-A is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Indian Creek 15-A?
Little Indian Creek 15-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 Little Indian Creek 15-A built?
Little Indian Creek 15-A was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Little Indian Creek 15-A?
Little Indian Creek 15-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 Little Indian Creek 15-A?
Little Indian Creek 15-A has a dam height of 27 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 Little Indian Creek 15-A last inspected?
Little Indian Creek 15-A was last inspected on September 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.