Lightner Crappie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lightner Crappie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 777 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02390 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Daryll B & Tamara L Lightner
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lightner Crappie Lake Dam?
Lightner Crappie Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lightner Crappie Lake Dam?
Lightner Crappie Lake Dam is owned by Daryll B & Tamara L Lightner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lightner Crappie Lake Dam built?
Lightner Crappie Lake Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lightner Crappie Lake Dam?
Lightner Crappie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lightner Crappie Lake Dam?
Lightner Crappie Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lightner Crappie Lake Dam last inspected?
Lightner Crappie Lake Dam was last inspected on May 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.