Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,989 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | NE09760 |
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
Douglas D & Renee L Sunderman
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam?
Sunderman Lagoon 5 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 Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam?
Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam is owned by Douglas D & Renee L Sunderman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam built?
Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam?
Sunderman Lagoon 5 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 Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam?
Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam last inspected?
Sunderman Lagoon 5 Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.