Brown Grain & Livestock Dam

TR-SAPPA CREEK· Furnas, Nebraska· Built 1980· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Brown Grain & Livestock Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 17.6% in NE)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDNE03697

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: June 23, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Brown Grain & Livestock Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brown Grain & Livestock Dam?

Brown Grain & Livestock 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 Brown Grain & Livestock Dam?

Brown Grain & Livestock Dam is owned by Brown Grain & Livestock Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brown Grain & Livestock Dam built?

Brown Grain & Livestock 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 Brown Grain & Livestock Dam?

Brown Grain & Livestock Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brown Grain & Livestock Dam?

Brown Grain & Livestock Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Brown Grain & Livestock Dam last inspected?

Brown Grain & Livestock Dam was last inspected on June 23, 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.