Upper Big Nemaha J-12

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyJohnson
Nearest CitySTERLING
River/StreamTR-N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.49550, -96.42243

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length715 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage306 acre-ft
Max Storage306 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge722 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/14/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01299
Federal IDNE01299
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Big Nemaha J-11 0.7 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 2-a 0.9 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-12a 1.0 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-45 1.1 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-42 1.2 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-15a 1.3 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 20-a 1.5 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-15 1.5 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 3-a 1.9 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 20-c 1.9 mi Low