Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam

TR-LOSEKE CREEK· Platte, Nebraska· Built 2006· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 87.6% in NE)
Dam Length1,070 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage172 acre-ft
Normal Storage113 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDNE02813

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 14, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Holsteins Unlimited Land Company LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam?

Malena Farms Lagoon 2 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 Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam?

Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam is owned by Holsteins Unlimited Land Company LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam built?

Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam?

Malena Farms Lagoon 2 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 Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam?

Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam last inspected?

Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam was last inspected on April 14, 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.