Upper Big Nemaha L-5

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Nearest CityADAMS
River/StreamTR-MID BR BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.53855, -96.56536

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length465 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge378 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01185
Federal IDNE01185
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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