Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam

None· Holt, Nebraska· Built 1990· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 17.6% in NE)
Dam Length2,840 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDNE06897

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: June 15, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Christensen Brothers Partnership LLP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam?

Christensen Primary Finish 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 Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam?

Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam is owned by Christensen Brothers Partnership LLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam built?

Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam?

Christensen Primary Finish 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 Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam?

Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2022. 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.