Yankee Hill Dam

Nebraska — Lancaster County — Cardwell Branch Salt Creek

Location

StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
RiverCardwell Branch Salt Creek
Coordinates40.73088, -96.78323

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length3,100 ft
NID Storage10,300 acre-ft
Max Storage10,300 acre-ft
Surface Area284 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Other NameYankee Hill Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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