South Branch 1-6
South Branch 1-6 is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About South Branch 1-6
South Branch 1-6 is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-s Fk Little Nemaha River near Douglas.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 05/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Fk Little Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.57268, -96.44584 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02465 |
| Federal ID | NE02465 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |