Lightner Crappie Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Nebraska, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Lightner Crappie Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lightner Crappie Lake Dam 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 Tr-soldier Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 05/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Tr-soldier Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.67760, -98.21045 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 777 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Daryll B & Tamara L Lightner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02390 |
| Federal ID | NE02390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |