East Phillips is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 63 ft63 ft tall and 610 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About East Phillips
The primary purpose of East Phillips is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District (public utility). It impounds the Supply Canal near Lexington.
The dam stands 63 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 142 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,000 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 10/28/2021.
At 63 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Supply Canal |
| Coordinates | 40.68938, -99.77896 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01021 |
| Federal ID | NE01021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |