Upper Big Nemaha G-34

Upper Big Nemaha G-34 is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Upper Big Nemaha G-34

Upper Big Nemaha G-34 is a dam in Gage, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-shaw Creek near Adams.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 05/05/2021.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyGage
Nearest CityAdams
River/StreamTr-shaw Creek
Coordinates40.47259, -96.57969

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length670 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge106 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/05/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02499
Federal IDNE02499
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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