Lubeck Dam
Lubeck Dam is an earth dam located in Harlan County, Nebraska, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lubeck Dam
The primary purpose of Lubeck Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Silverstone & Dakes Canal Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-sappa Creek near Alma.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 439 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 06/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | Alma |
| River/Stream | Tr-sappa Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.07303, -99.52371 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 439 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Silverstone & Dakes Canal Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01214 |
| Federal ID | NE01214 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |