Lampman Dam 1
Lampman Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Boyd County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lampman Dam 1
The primary purpose of Lampman Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Debra D Roby (private). It impounds the Hoosier Creek near Spencer.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boyd |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Hoosier Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89192, -98.76571 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 218 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Debra D Roby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01728 |
| Federal ID | NE01728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |