Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam

TR-HORSE CREEK· Nance, Nebraska· Built 1994· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 92.2% in NE)
Dam Length765 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDNE02807

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: April 15, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Platte Center West, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam?

Furnas County Farms Ncp 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 Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam?

Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam is owned by Platte Center West, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam built?

Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam?

Furnas County Farms Ncp 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 Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam?

Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Furnas County Farms Ncp Farrow Lagoon Dam was last inspected on April 15, 2020. 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.