Bowman-spring Branch 2-a
Bowman-spring Branch 2-a is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bowman-spring Branch 2-a
The primary purpose of Bowman-spring Branch 2-a is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Little Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-rose Creek near Reynolds.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,278 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2019.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | Reynolds |
| River/Stream | Tr-rose Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.03417, -97.46794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 392 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Little Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00450 |
| Federal ID | NE00450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |