Require the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District to construct a dam and provide for flood control measures

LB 695 requires the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District to construct a dam and implement flood control measures to protect Battle Creek, Nebraska, and downstream communities. The bill mandates the district to build a dam based on a specific engineering design, avoid increasing river flow downstream, and seek local, state, and federal funding to minimize tax increases for residents. It directly affects Battle Creek’s road and rail infrastructure, which supports local businesses, transportation, and regional industries like agriculture and manufacturing. The law aims to prevent flood damage to critical infrastructure while reducing the need for higher property taxes on district residents.