Upper Big Nemaha J-32
Upper Big Nemaha J-32 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Big Nemaha J-32
Upper Big Nemaha J-32 is a dam in Johnson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-hooker Creek near Tecumseh.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 507 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 04/27/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Tecumseh |
| River/Stream | Tr-hooker Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.41502, -96.44834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 507 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02581 |
| Federal ID | NE02581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |