Lighthouse Point Dam
Lighthouse Point Dam is an earth dam located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lighthouse Point Dam
The primary purpose of Lighthouse Point Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lighthouse Point Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-wood River near Rural Kearney.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 681 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | Rural Kearney |
| River/Stream | Tr-wood River |
| Coordinates | 40.72068, -99.11285 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 681 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,687 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lighthouse Point Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02670 |
| Federal ID | NE02670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |