Lightner Dam (big L)
Lightner Dam (big L) is an earth dam located in Knox County, Nebraska, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lightner Dam (big L)
The primary purpose of Lightner Dam (big L) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Daryll B & Tamara L Lightner (private). It impounds the Soldier Creek.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 691 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 2013, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/27/2020.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Soldier Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.68491, -98.19002 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,874 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Daryll B & Tamara L Lightner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02761 |
| Federal ID | NE02761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |