Long Branch N-6
Long Branch N-6 is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Long Branch N-6
The primary purpose of Long Branch N-6 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-long Branch Creek near Humboldt.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 06/01/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Humboldt |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.28133, -95.98630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,064 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02226 |
| Federal ID | NE02226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |