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Nebraska — Saline County — TR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER

Location

StateNebraska
CountySaline
RiverTR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER
Coordinates40.67364, -97.08789

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length892 ft
NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 3, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUpper Big Blue Natural Resources District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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