Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam

TR-ELM CREEK· Platte, Nebraska· Built 2002· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 84.1% in NE)
Dam Length796 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDNE02642

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: September 21, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Double D Family Farms LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam?

Northwest Platte County Lagoon 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 Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam?

Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam is owned by Double D Family Farms LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam built?

Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam?

Northwest Platte County Lagoon 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 Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam?

Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Northwest Platte County Lagoon Dam was last inspected on September 21, 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.