Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam

TR-SILVER CREEK· Saunders, Nebraska· Built 1987· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.2% in NE)
Dam Length1,169 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDNE02650

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 23, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Raikes Farm Enterprises, Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam?

Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company 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 Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam?

Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam is owned by Raikes Farm Enterprises, Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam built?

Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam?

Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company 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 Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam?

Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Timmerman & Sons Feeding Company Lagoon Dam was last inspected on June 23, 2021. 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.