Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam

TR-BLACKSNAKE CREEK· Antelope, Nebraska· Built 2000· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Niewhoner Lagoon 1 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 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in NE)
Dam Length2,695 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDNE02573

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 12, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

JSMM Farms Partnership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam?

Niewhoner Lagoon 1 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 Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam?

Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam is owned by JSMM Farms Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam built?

Niewhoner Lagoon 1 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 Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam?

Niewhoner Lagoon 1 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 Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam?

Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam last inspected?

Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam was last inspected on April 12, 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.