Lineweber South Dam
Lineweber South Dam is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lineweber South Dam
The primary purpose of Lineweber South Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wayne A Lineweber (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Beatrice.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Beatrice |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.21804, -96.77528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wayne A Lineweber |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03213 |
| Federal ID | NE03213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |