Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam

TR-FRENCHMAN CREEK· Chase, Nebraska· Built 1999· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 28.5% in NE)
Dam Length4,170 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage206 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDNE02540

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 18, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Imperial Foods, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam?

Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam?

Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam is owned by Imperial Foods, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam built?

Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam?

Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam?

Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam was last inspected on July 18, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.