Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam

TR-BIG NEMAHA RIVER· Pawnee, Nebraska· Built 2010· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 73.9% in NE)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDNE03149

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: June 2, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Steven Schaardt

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam?

Schaardt 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 Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam?

Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam is owned by Steven Schaardt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam built?

Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam?

Schaardt 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 Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam?

Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam last inspected?

Schaardt Lagoon 1 Dam was last inspected on June 2, 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.