Upper Big Nemaha 15-b

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Nearest CityFIRTH
River/StreamTR-MID BR BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.54980, -96.69882

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length713 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage235 acre-ft
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge738 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/05/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00548
Federal IDNE00548
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Big Nemaha 14-c 0.6 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-a 0.7 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha L-15 0.7 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 14-a 0.9 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 14-b 1.3 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-e 1.5 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-d 1.5 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 13-c 1.5 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 13-a 2.0 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 18-9 2.5 mi Low