Crystal Lake Dam 2596 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Crystal Lake Dam 2596 in Nebraska is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2001 for flood risk reduction along the TR-LONG CREEK.


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Summary

With a height of 36 feet and a length of 785 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 219 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.

Despite its significant hazard potential, Crystal Lake Dam 2596 is in satisfactory condition and undergoes inspections every three years, with the last assessment conducted in May 2019. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown. Located in Washington County, near Omaha, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, making it an important structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

785

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

TR-LONG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

0.4

Nid Storage

219

Structural Height

46

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

46
       
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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. 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

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, 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.