Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) 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 | 54 ft (taller than 97.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02530 |
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 Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper)?
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) 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 Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper)?
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) is owned by Maschhoffs LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) built?
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) 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 Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper)?
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) 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 Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper)?
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) has a dam height of 54 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 Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) last inspected?
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) was last inspected on June 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.