Jeffrey Dike No 1

Supply Canal· Lincoln, Nebraska· Built 1941· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Hydroelectric Water Supply Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Jeffrey Dike No 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 1.4% in NE)
Dam Length2,265 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage5.2K acre-ft
Surface Area5,756 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDNE01036

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 27, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District

Public Utility

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jeffrey Dike No 1?

Jeffrey Dike No 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jeffrey Dike No 1?

Jeffrey Dike No 1 is owned by Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jeffrey Dike No 1 built?

Jeffrey Dike No 1 was completed in 1941, making it 85 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Jeffrey Dike No 1?

Jeffrey Dike No 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Hydroelectric, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jeffrey Dike No 1?

Jeffrey Dike No 1 has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Jeffrey Dike No 1 last inspected?

Jeffrey Dike No 1 was last inspected on September 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.