Bowman-spring Branch 3-d
Bowman-spring Branch 3-d is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bowman-spring Branch 3-d
The primary purpose of Bowman-spring Branch 3-d 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 Tr-spring Br Rose Creek near Reynolds.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2019.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | Reynolds |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Br Rose Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.08151, -97.50351 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,484 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Little Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00458 |
| Federal ID | NE00458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |