Bluestem Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Nearest CitySPRAGUE
River/StreamOLIVE BRANCH SALT CREEK
Coordinates40.62833, -96.79000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Length2,760 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17,550 acre-ft
Max Storage17,550 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,020 acre-ft
Surface Area325 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge22,925 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE01064
Federal IDNE01064
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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