Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam 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 | 27 ft (taller than 55% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02625 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Maschhoffs LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam?
Elwood Farms Farrow 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 Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam?
Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam is owned by Maschhoffs LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam built?
Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam 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 Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam?
Elwood Farms Farrow 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 Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam?
Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.