Bowman-spring Branch 1-c
Bowman-spring Branch 1-c is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bowman-spring Branch 1-c
The primary purpose of Bowman-spring Branch 1-c 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 Little Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Bowman Creek near Hubbell.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,371 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 04/13/2021.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | Hubbell |
| River/Stream | Bowman Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.03317, -97.51204 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,435 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Little Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00445 |
| Federal ID | NE00445 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |