Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7

TR-UNION CREEK· Madison, Nebraska· Built 1995· Earth· 29 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE)
Dam Length5,126 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage521 acre-ft
Normal Storage521 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDNE08470

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 26, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Madison Foods Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7?

Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7?

Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 is owned by Madison Foods Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 built?

Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7?

Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 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 Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7?

Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 has a dam height of 29 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 Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 last inspected?

Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 was last inspected on September 26, 2023. 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.