Lechtenberg Lampman Dam (modified) is an earth dam located in Boyd County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 555 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lechtenberg Lampman Dam (modified)
The primary purpose of Lechtenberg Lampman Dam (modified) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rose M Roby Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Spencer.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 755 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2019.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boyd |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.90747, -98.78107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 755 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 755 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,151 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rose M Roby Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01629 |
| Federal ID | NE01629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |