Knigge Dam - East
Knigge Dam - East is an earth dam located in Knox County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Knigge Dam - East
The primary purpose of Knigge Dam - East is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lance And Lorie Knigge (private). It impounds the Tr-pishel Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-pishel Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.69274, -98.21543 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lance and Lorie Knigge |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08436 |
| Federal ID | NE08436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |