Upper Big Nemaha J-34

Upper Big Nemaha J-34 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Upper Big Nemaha J-34

Upper Big Nemaha J-34 is a dam in Johnson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-hooker Creek near Sterling.

The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2022.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyJohnson
Nearest CitySterling
River/StreamTr-hooker Creek
Coordinates40.39245, -96.44183

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length580 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge634 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01264
Federal IDNE01264
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams