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Langenheim Brackham Dam is a privately owned structure located in Seward, Nebraska, along the TR-LINCOLN CREEK. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 33 feet high and spans 818 feet in length, providing flood risk reduction and other purposes for the area. With a storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in April 2018, receiving a satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by the NE DNR, Langenheim Brackham Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's spillway type, width, and other specific details are not provided in the data, but it is known to have a stone core and soil foundation. Serving as a crucial infrastructure in the region, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the surrounding area.
Located in a scenic part of Nebraska, Langenheim Brackham Dam is a key component of the local watershed, with a drainage area of 2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 169 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam continues to meet guidelines and poses no immediate risk, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and inspections to ensure its long-term effectiveness in protecting the community and the environment.
Year_Completed | 1972 |
Dam_Height | 33 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-LINCOLN CREEK |
Dam_Length | 818 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5 |
Hydraulic_Height | 32 |
Drainage_Area | 2 |
Nid_Storage | 269 |
Structural_Height | 35 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 35 |
SALT C NR ADA | 3cfs |
LYON C NR JUNCTION CITY | 172cfs |
SOLOMON R NR MINNEAPOLIS | 25cfs |
SMOKY HILL R AT ENTERPRISE | 565cfs |
MULBERRY C NR SALINA | 3cfs |
SALINE R AT TESCOTT | 15cfs |
SOLOMON R AT NILES | 47cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Blue Rapids/Riverside City Park | |||
Waterville City | |||
Huntress City Park | |||
Timber Creek - Milford Lake | |||
Tuttle Creek State Park | |||
Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir |