Lashley Dam

COON CREEK· Frontier, Nebraska· Built 1956· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Lashley Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE)
Dam Length246 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge722 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDNE01452

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: No
Last Inspection: June 12, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Arthur Lashley Jr

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lashley Dam?

Lashley Dam 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 Lashley Dam?

Lashley Dam is owned by Arthur Lashley Jr (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lashley Dam built?

Lashley Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Lashley Dam?

Lashley Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lashley Dam?

Lashley Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Lashley Dam last inspected?

Lashley Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2018. 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.