Brownell Creek 11-a
Brownell Creek 11-a is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brownell Creek 11-a
The primary purpose of Brownell Creek 11-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 Tr-brownell Creek near Talmage.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 308 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 05/26/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Talmage |
| River/Stream | Tr-brownell Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.70298, -96.18821 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,883 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00857 |
| Federal ID | NE00857 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |