Langenheim Brackham Dam
Langenheim Brackham Dam is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Langenheim Brackham Dam
Langenheim Brackham Dam is a dam in Seward, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Langenheim Family Ltd Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-lincoln Creek near Seward.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 818 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 06/02/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Seward |
| River/Stream | Tr-lincoln Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.95993, -97.30579 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 818 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 169 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Langenheim Family Ltd Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00086 |
| Federal ID | NE00086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |