Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam

TR-SHELL CREEK· Platte, Nebraska· Built 1998· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 76.9% in NE)
Dam Length1,850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDNE02568

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: September 20, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Cheryl A & Terry L Sjuts

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam?

Sjuts Home 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 Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam?

Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam is owned by Cheryl A & Terry L Sjuts (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam built?

Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam?

Sjuts Home 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 Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam?

Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam was last inspected on September 20, 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.