Maloney is a concrete dam located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, built in 1935. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 8,700 ft long, taller than 89% 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 concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Maloney
The primary purpose of Maloney 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 Nebraska Public Power District (public utility). It impounds the North & South Platte near North Platte.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 8,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 19,450 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | North Platte |
| River/Stream | North & South Platte |
| Coordinates | 41.04986, -100.78195 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01052 |
| Federal ID | NE01052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |