Brownell Creek 7-a
Brownell Creek 7-a is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Brownell Creek 7-a
The primary purpose of Brownell Creek 7-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 Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-brownell Creek near Talmage.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 06/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Talmage |
| River/Stream | Tr-brownell Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.70158, -96.13856 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00843 |
| Federal ID | NE00843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |