Yankee Hill Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Nearest CityLINCOLN
River/StreamCardwell Branch Salt Creek
Coordinates40.73088, -96.78323

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Length3,100 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,300 acre-ft
Max Storage10,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area284 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge12,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE01058
Federal IDNE01058
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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