Bluestem Dam
Nebraska — Lancaster County — OLIVE BRANCH SALT CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| River | OLIVE BRANCH SALT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.62833, -96.79000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 2,760 ft |
| NID Storage | 17,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 325 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 17, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Other Name | Bluestem Lake |
Location Map
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.