Pigeon-Jones Creek 16

JONES CREEK· Dakota, Nebraska· Built 2016· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 81.9% in NE)
Dam Length415 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge969 cfs
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)
NID IDNE09973

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: May 10, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pigeon-Jones Creek 16?

Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 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 Pigeon-Jones Creek 16?

Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 built?

Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Pigeon-Jones Creek 16?

Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pigeon-Jones Creek 16?

Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 has a dam height of 35 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 Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 last inspected?

Pigeon-Jones Creek 16 was last inspected on May 10, 2023. 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.