Muhr Dam
Muhr Dam is an earth dam located in Banner County, Nebraska, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Muhr Dam
The primary purpose of Muhr Dam 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 Darnall Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the Big Horn Creek near Broadwater.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 558 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Banner |
| Nearest City | Broadwater |
| River/Stream | Big Horn Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.59127, -103.49333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 558 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,416 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Darnall Ranch Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00579 |
| Federal ID | NE00579 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |