Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam

TR-CEDAR RIVER· Wheeler, Nebraska· Built 2006· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 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 33 ft (taller than 76.9% in NE)
Dam Length2,630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Normal Storage234 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDNE02819

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: October 25, 2022
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 Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam?

Niewohner Brothers - Thramer 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 Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam?

Niewohner Brothers - Thramer 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 Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam built?

Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 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 Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam?

Niewohner Brothers - Thramer 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 Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam?

Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam last inspected?

Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam was last inspected on October 25, 2022. 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.