Upper Big Nemaha L-15

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Nearest CityFIRTH
River/StreamTR-MID BR BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.54837, -96.71254

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length512 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge646 cfs

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNE01221
Federal IDNE01221
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Big Nemaha 15-b 0.7 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-e 0.8 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-d 0.9 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 15-a 1.1 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 14-c 1.3 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 14-a 1.5 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 14-b 1.6 mi Low Upper Salt Creek 5-9 2.1 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 13-c 2.1 mi Low Navratil Dam 2.3 mi Low