Peterson Farms Lagoon 1 Dam
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 Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02788 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
JK Land LLC
Private
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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.