Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D
Key Takeaway
Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,484 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00458 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Little Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D?
Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D?
Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D is owned by Little Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D built?
Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D?
Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D?
Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D last inspected?
Bowman-Spring Branch 3-D was last inspected on April 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.