West Snell 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 552 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About West Snell
The primary purpose of West Snell 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 Brady.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 552 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 393 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 10/27/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Brady |
| River/Stream | Supply Canal |
| Coordinates | 40.99560, -100.48438 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 552 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01040 |
| Federal ID | NE01040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |