East Cottonwood Canyon
East Cottonwood Canyon is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About East Cottonwood Canyon
The primary purpose of East Cottonwood Canyon is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District (public utility). It impounds the Supply Canal near Brady.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 273 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Brady |
| River/Stream | Supply Canal |
| Coordinates | 41.00864, -100.51411 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 273 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01043 |
| Federal ID | NE01043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |