Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02816 |
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
Roy R & Kari S Ritter
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam?
Rkr 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 Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam?
Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam is owned by Roy R & Kari S Ritter (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam built?
Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam?
Rkr 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 Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam?
Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam last inspected?
Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.