Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam

TR-DAVIS CREEK· Sherman, Nebraska· Built 2004· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 84.1% in NE)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDNE02788

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 13, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

JK Land LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam?

Peterson Farms 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 Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam?

Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam is owned by JK Land LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam built?

Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam?

Peterson Farms 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 Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam?

Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 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 Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam last inspected?

Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam was last inspected on April 13, 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.