Brothers Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Johnson Dam 756 Kenton Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brothers Dam, located in Kimball, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction measure along TR-Lodgepole Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a length of 732 feet, providing a crucial storage capacity of 430 acre-feet for the region. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, helping to mitigate potential disasters and protect the surrounding area from inundation.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Brothers Dam is regularly inspected and regulated to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated" as of the last inspection in November 2017, the dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management in the region. Its location in Potter, Nebraska, underscores its importance in safeguarding the community and its residents from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Despite its unassuming hazard potential, Brothers Dam remains a critical infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the area. With a focus on public safety and environmental protection, the dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and government agencies in maintaining a resilient and sustainable water infrastructure for the benefit of all.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
732 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LODGEPOLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
5.2 |
Nid Storage |
430 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Brothers Dam