Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam, Nebraska, USA

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Quick Facts About Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam

Location: Cass, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40.85874, -96.3166098
River: Weeping Water Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1999
Dam Height: 44 ft (13 m)
Dam Length: 1,220 ft (372 m)
Dam Capacity: 5,233 acre-ft (6,455 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam Information

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 2 miles from Rural Elmwood, Cass, Nebraska.

The dam, which is on the Weeping Water Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by Olsson Associates and commissioned in 1999 and is currently owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District.

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam Structure

The Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam is approximately 1,220 feet (372 m) long, 44 feet (13 m) high and has a structural volume of 127,600 cubic yards (97,557 cubic metres).

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 250 acre-ft (308 Ml) and maximum capacity of 5,233 acre-ft (6,455 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 55 acres (22 ha) and the total catchment area is 14 square miles (36 square kilometres).

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 30806 cubic feet per second (872 cubic metres per second).

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam
Cass, Nebraska
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 44 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,220 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 5,233 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 14 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam Weather

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Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam?

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam is in Nebraska.

In which county is the Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam?

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam is in Cass County.

How high is the Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam?

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam is 44 feet high.

How long is the Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam?

Weeping Water Creek 8-A Dam is 1,220 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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