Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District

The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District is a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska. Central was created to enable the people of south-central Nebraska to develop the state’s irrigation and electric power potential. Central delivers irrigation water to more than 113,000 acres on the south side of the Platte River between North Platte and Minden. Central generates electricity for homes, farms and industry at four hydroplants, one at Kingsley Dam and three on Central’s Supply Canal. Recreation is another benefit of Central’s hydro-irrigation project. Nebraskans and visiting vacationers enjoy the excellent fishing, boating, swimming, camping and other recreational opportunities provided by Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala, Johnson Lake and many other small lakes along the Supply Canal.