Upper Big Nemaha 15-E

Lancaster County, Nebraska (near FIRTH)

River/Stream: TR-MID BR BIG NEMAHA RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
924 ft
Reservoir Storage
838 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
986 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-05-05

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE01220
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.55101, -96.72676
Age
52 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.