Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,383 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02615 |
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
Prairieland Dairy LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam?
Prairieland Dairy 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 Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam?
Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam is owned by Prairieland Dairy LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam built?
Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam?
Prairieland Dairy 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 Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam?
Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.