Lightner Dam 3
Lightner Dam 3 is an earth dam located in Knox County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lightner Dam 3
The primary purpose of Lightner Dam 3 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 26 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | None |
| River/Stream | Soldier Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.67600, -98.20806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 497 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 | NE02800 |
| Federal ID | NE02800 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |