Dam 35-11-6
Dam 35-11-6 is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dam 35-11-6
The primary purpose of Dam 35-11-6 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 Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-lincoln Creek near Thayer.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 835 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 09/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Thayer |
| River/Stream | Tr-lincoln Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.88002, -97.97082 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 835 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 835 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 782 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02254 |
| Federal ID | NE02254 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |