Long Branch R-15
Key Takeaway
Long Branch R-15 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 633 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 466 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01814 |
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
Nemaha Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Long Branch R-15?
Long Branch R-15 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 Long Branch R-15?
Long Branch R-15 is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Long Branch R-15 built?
Long Branch R-15 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Long Branch R-15?
Long Branch R-15 serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Long Branch R-15?
Long Branch R-15 has a dam height of 31 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 Long Branch R-15 last inspected?
Long Branch R-15 was last inspected on May 17, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.