Elwood Farms Nursery Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Elwood Farms Nursery 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 | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02623 |
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 Nursery Lagoon Dam?
Elwood Farms Nursery 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 Nursery Lagoon Dam?
Elwood Farms Nursery 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 Nursery Lagoon Dam built?
Elwood Farms Nursery 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 Nursery Lagoon Dam?
Elwood Farms Nursery 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 Nursery Lagoon Dam?
Elwood Farms Nursery Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Nursery Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Elwood Farms Nursery Lagoon Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.