Big Plum Creek

Dawson County, Nebraska (near Lexington)

River/Stream: Supply Canal

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
74 ft
Dam Length
1,794 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,164 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
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Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-24

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE01026
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.70090, -99.91958
Age
85 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.