Turkey Creek 9
Key Takeaway
Turkey Creek 9 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 84.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,229 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | NE09583 |
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
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What is the hazard classification of Turkey Creek 9?
Turkey Creek 9 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 Turkey Creek 9?
Turkey Creek 9 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 Turkey Creek 9 built?
Turkey Creek 9 was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Turkey Creek 9?
Turkey Creek 9 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 Turkey Creek 9?
Turkey Creek 9 has a dam height of 36 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 Turkey Creek 9 last inspected?
Turkey Creek 9 was last inspected on May 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.