Brothers Dam

TR-LODGEPOLE CREEK· Kimball, Nebraska· Built 1980· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Brothers Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 35.8% in NE)
Dam Length732 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage430 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,009 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDNE01766

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 27, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Dewey's Farm LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brothers Dam?

Brothers Dam 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 Brothers Dam?

Brothers Dam is owned by Dewey's Farm LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brothers Dam built?

Brothers Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Brothers Dam?

Brothers Dam 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 Brothers Dam?

Brothers Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Brothers Dam last inspected?

Brothers Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.