Lechtenberg Lampman Dam dam
Lechtenberg Lampman Dam
The Lechtenberg Lampman Dam, located in Boyd, Nebraska, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 29.6 feet with a structural height of 37.6 feet and a length of 555 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 615.6 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26 acres, serving the local community by providing water resources for agricultural needs.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Lechtenberg Lampman Dam has a low hazard potential and is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam has undergone modifications in 1993 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. The surrounding area, including Spring Creek, benefits from this dam's presence, contributing to the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Congressional District 03 in Nebraska, represented by Adrian Smith, oversees this dam's operations and regulatory compliance. With a history of maintenance and oversight, the Lechtenberg Lampman Dam stands as a vital infrastructure piece in the region's water management system. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate resilience in Nebraska can appreciate the significance of this dam in supporting local irrigation needs and enhancing the area's water security measures.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lechtenberg Lampman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Niobrara River At Mariaville | 1,150 cfs | → |
| Niobrara River Nr. Verdel | 1,850 cfs | → |
| Platte Creek Near Platte | 0 cfs | → |
| Ponca Creek At Verdel | 8 cfs | → |
| Verdigre C Nr Verdigre | 206 cfs | → |
| Bazile Creek Near Niobrara | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lechtenberg Lampman Dam.
Boat launches
- Hull Lake Wma
- Gregory County
- 376th Avenue Charles Mix County
- Charles Mix County
- Spillway Drive Pickstown
Track Lechtenberg Lampman Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lechtenberg Lampman Dam
Where does the data for Lechtenberg Lampman Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lechtenberg Lampman Dam.