Brownell Creek 8-a
Brownell Creek 8-a is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brownell Creek 8-a
The primary purpose of Brownell Creek 8-a 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 Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Brownell Creek near Talmage.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 724 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 04/01/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Talmage |
| River/Stream | Brownell Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.70826, -96.20147 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 724 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,060 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00852 |
| Federal ID | NE00852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |