Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam

TR-N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER· Lancaster, Nebraska· Built 2001· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

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 Length1,383 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNE02615

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: May 30, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Prairieland Dairy LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.