Bluestem Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | SPRAGUE |
| River/Stream | OLIVE BRANCH SALT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.62833, -96.79000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,020 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 325 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,925 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |