Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells)

TR-BIG BLUE RIVER· Polk, Nebraska· Built 2000· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 2.1% in NE)
Dam Length4,592 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage296 acre-ft
Normal Storage229 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge15 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDNE02578

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: May 25, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Tuls Properties LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells)?

Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) 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 Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells)?

Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) is owned by Tuls Properties LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) built?

Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells)?

Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) 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 Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells)?

Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) has a dam height of 11 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 Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) last inspected?

Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) was last inspected on May 25, 2021. 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.