Upper Big Nemaha 21-A

Otoe County, Nebraska (near STERLING)

River/Stream: TR-MID BR BIG NEMAHA RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
33 ft
Dam Length
908 ft
Reservoir Storage
427 acre-ft
Year Completed
1983
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-06-21

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
NE01895
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.52801, -96.45698
Age
43 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.