Mihm Dam
Mihm Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mihm Dam
Mihm Dam is a dam in Hamilton, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Neil E & Earl Bieck (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Stockham.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Stockham |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.71213, -98.08010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 141 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Neil E & Earl Bieck |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00111 |
| Federal ID | NE00111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |