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South Fork 11-1 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Pawnee, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
Completed in 1978, this dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, and has a height of 30 feet and a length of 727 feet. With a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, South Fork 11-1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, South Fork 11-1 undergoes inspection every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are currently unavailable, indicating a potential area for improvement in the future. With a maximum discharge of 174 cubic feet per second, this dam is designed to manage water flow from the TR-LORES BR S FK BIG NEMAHA R river or stream, demonstrating its importance in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community in Dubois, Nebraska.
Overall, South Fork 11-1 stands as a vital infrastructure asset in Pawnee County, Nebraska, providing essential flood protection and water management services. With its key role in the local water resource system and regulated status, this dam showcases the collaborative efforts between local government agencies, the USDA NRCS, and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Turkey C Nr Seneca
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28cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
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87cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
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476cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
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177cfs |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
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218cfs |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
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174cfs |
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
727 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
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Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Iron Horse Trail Lake
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Humboldt Lake Park
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Burchard Lake State Wildlife Area
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Sabetha Lake
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Pony Creek Lake
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Verdon Lake State Rec Area
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