Upper Big Nemaha 15-a

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Nearest CityFIRTH
River/StreamTR-MID BR BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.55943, -96.69763

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length662 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage242 acre-ft
Max Storage242 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,402 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00545
Federal IDNE00545
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Big Nemaha 14-a 0.5 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 14-b 0.6 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-b 0.7 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 14-c 0.8 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha L-15 1.1 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-d 1.5 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-e 1.6 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 13-a 1.9 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 18-9 1.9 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 13-c 1.9 mi Low