Upper Big Nemaha 1-b41

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyJohnson
Nearest CitySTERLING
River/StreamTR-BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.49697, -96.37101

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,416 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage893 acre-ft
Max Storage893 acre-ft
Normal Storage259 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge569 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02146
Federal IDNE02146
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Big Nemaha J-15 1.5 mi Low South Branch 13 1.8 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-15a 1.8 mi Low South Branch 12 1.8 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-42 1.9 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha 2-a 2.2 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-12a 2.6 mi Low South Branch 45 2.7 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-12 2.7 mi Low Upper Big Nemaha J-11 3.0 mi Low