Lake North is an earth dam located in Platte County, Nebraska, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Lake North
The primary purpose of Lake North 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 Loup River Public Power District (public utility). It impounds the Loup & Canal near Columbus.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 961 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,351 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Loup & Canal |
| Coordinates | 41.48330, -97.36670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,351 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,351 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,351 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 961 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Loup River Public Power District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01053 |
| Federal ID | NE01053S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |