HARLAN COUNTY LAKE NEAR REPUBLICAN CITY
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Harlan County Lake is a reservoir located near Republican City, Nebraska. The lake was created in 1950 by the Harlan County Dam, which was built to control flooding along the Republican River. The lake has a storage capacity of 72,000 acre-feet and is used for irrigation and recreation. The hydrology of the lake relies on surface flow from the Republican River and snowpack from the Rocky Mountains. The lake provides water for agricultural uses, including irrigation of crops such as corn and soybeans. Recreational activities at the lake include boating, fishing, and camping. The lake is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with amenities such as boat ramps, campgrounds, and hiking trails.
July 26, 2024
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| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
1,927.8 ft
2014-01-29 |
| Maximum |
1,958.16 ft
2019-07-23 |
| Average | 1,942 ft |
| Hydraulic_Height | 105 |
| Drainage_Area | 7636 |
| Year_Completed | 1952 |
| Nid_Storage | 825700 |
| River_Or_Stream | REPUBLICAN |
| Structural_Height | 107 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 13600 |
| Dam_Length | 11827 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 107 |
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