Amity Completes Rehabilitation of Nee No She Dam

September 26, 2003

Amity Mutual Irrigation Company concluded a $350,000 reconstruction of the Nee No She dam with a dedication ceremony last Wednesday afternoon.

The dam, located on the southeastern edge of Nee No She Reservoir, was originally constructed in 1896 and forms the 3,696 acre reservoir, which has a storage capacity of 60,618 acre-fee at the normal high water level. The reservoir is part of a system that also includes Nee Gronda, Nee So Pah and Nee Skak, collectively known as the Great Plains Reservoirs.

The dedication was made in honor and memory of Lewis Davis, a respected and long-time Amity employee. Mr. Davis passed away last year. Members of his family we present to receive a plaque commemorating the dedication ceremony and his nearly 40 years of service. In addition, a stone plaque has been set in the structure in memory of Mr. Davis’ service. A second plaque names Amity officials.

Rehabilitation of the structure included relining four outlets with steel pipe, new sluice gates and hoists, and a rebuilt stilling basin.