Crystal Lake Dam 2596 in Nebraska is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2001 for flood risk reduction along the TR-LONG CREEK.
Wind
Humidity
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 |
Big Papillion Cr
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38cfs |
Elkhorn River At Waterloo
|
1120cfs |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
Missouri River At Omaha
|
17700cfs |
Platte River Nr Leshara
|
5270cfs |
Maple Creek Near Nickerson
|
51cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wilson Island State Rec Area
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Missouri Valley City Park
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Glenn Cunningham Lake
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Lake Cunningham
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