Upper Big Nemaha G-18
Upper Big Nemaha G-18 is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Big Nemaha G-18
Upper Big Nemaha G-18 is a dam in Lancaster, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-mid Br Big Nemaha River near Firth.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 04/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Firth |
| River/Stream | Tr-mid Br Big Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.52361, -96.63266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 339 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01586 |
| Federal ID | NE01586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |