Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 17.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | NE05049 |
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
UNL Agricultural Research & Dev Center
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam?
Unl - Ardc South 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 Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam?
Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam is owned by UNL Agricultural Research & Dev Center (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam built?
Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam?
Unl - Ardc South 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 Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam?
Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.