Lyle Nejezchleb Dam
Lyle Nejezchleb Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lyle Nejezchleb Dam
The primary purpose of Lyle Nejezchleb Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lyle E Nejezchleb Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-liberty Creek near Deweese.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Deweese |
| River/Stream | Tr-liberty Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.34875, -98.21899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lyle E Nejezchleb Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02339 |
| Federal ID | NE02339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |