Burr Dam
Burr Dam is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Burr Dam
The primary purpose of Burr Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Burrs Leisure Lake Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River near Dunbar.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Dunbar |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Little Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.67546, -96.08058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 528 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Burrs Leisure Lake LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01651 |
| Federal ID | NE01651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |