Lauby Dam
Lauby Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lauby Dam
The primary purpose of Lauby Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paul L Lauby (private). It impounds the Tr-platte River near Kearney.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 331 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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 04/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Kearney |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 40.74268, -99.87123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 331 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 830 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Paul L Lauby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00299 |
| Federal ID | NE00299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |