Brandt Dam
Brandt Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Brandt Dam
The primary purpose of Brandt 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 Judith & Kenneth Brandt (private). It impounds the Tr-cardwell Br Salt Creek near Lincoln.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-cardwell Br Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.70480, -96.78320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Judith & Kenneth Brandt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01642 |
| Federal ID | NE01642 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |