Lambie Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Skalka Dam 1590 Lipovsky Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lambie Dam, located in Clay, Nebraska, along Buffalo Creek, is a private earth dam completed in 1935 for flood risk reduction and other purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 11.8 feet and a storage capacity of 185.8 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite its poor condition assessment, the hazard potential is low, and it is regularly inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
The dam's location in Angus, Nebraska, within Congressional District 03, underscores its importance in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam's structural height and design using stone core and soil foundation demonstrate a commitment to durability and functionality. With a drainage area of 8.61 square miles and a maximum discharge of 529 cubic feet per second, the Lambie Dam plays a vital role in water management in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Lambie Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water storage and flood prevention. Despite its age and maintenance challenges, the dam remains an essential component of the local water management system. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Lambie Dam continues to fulfill its purpose of reducing flood risks and protecting the community along Buffalo Creek.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
315 |
Dam Height |
11.8 |
River Or Stream |
BUFFALO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.8 |
Drainage Area |
8.61 |
Nid Storage |
185.8 |
Structural Height |
11.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lambie Dam