Lightner Dam (big L)

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyKnox
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamSOLDIER CREEK
Coordinates42.68491, -98.19002

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage691 acre-ft
Max Storage691 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge2,874 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDaryll B & Tamara L Lightner
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/27/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02761
Federal IDNE02761
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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