Middle Branch Big Nemaha 9-c
Middle Branch Big Nemaha 9-c is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Middle Branch Big Nemaha 9-c
The primary purpose of Middle Branch Big Nemaha 9-c 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-mid Br Big Nemaha River near Adams.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 617 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 06/03/2020.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Adams |
| River/Stream | Tr-mid Br Big Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.49652, -96.57969 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 617 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 617 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,675 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01559 |
| Federal ID | NE01559 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |