Upper Little Nemaha 36
Upper Little Nemaha 36 is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Little Nemaha 36
The primary purpose of Upper Little Nemaha 36 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-silver Creek near Unadilla.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 907 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 06/17/2021.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Unadilla |
| River/Stream | Tr-silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.66110, -96.43913 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 907 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 907 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 820 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02534 |
| Federal ID | NE02534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |