Upper Big Nemaha 6-a

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyGage
Nearest CitySTERLING
River/StreamTR-MID BR BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.44732, -96.48777

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length922 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage633 acre-ft
Max Storage633 acre-ft
Normal Storage157 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge680 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01659
Federal IDNE01659
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Big Nemaha 7-a 1.6 mi High Upper Big Nemaha G-12 2.0 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 25-c 2.3 mi High Upper Big Nemaha 18-b 2.3 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-28 2.8 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha G-13 2.8 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-32 3.0 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha G-31 3.1 mi Low Graham Dam 3.2 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha G-14 3.3 mi Low