Loup Canal

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The Loup Canal is a hydroelectric and irrigation canal located in eastern Nebraska, United States. The canal is owned and managed by Loup Power District, a public power electric utility.

The canal begins on the Loup River in Nance County, between Fullerton and Genoa. Hydroelectric plants are located near Monroe and Columbus. The Loup Canal ends at the Platte River in eastern Platte County.

A recreation system of parks, lakes and trail extend along the canal; these facilities are owned and operated by Loup Power District.

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