Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam

TR-BIG INDIAN CREEK· Jefferson, Nebraska· Built 1999· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 39.7% in NE)
Dam Length3,035 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage239 acre-ft
Normal Storage149 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDNE02619

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: May 17, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Darrell G Wallman

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam?

Wallman Dairy 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 Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam?

Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam is owned by Darrell G Wallman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam built?

Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam?

Wallman Dairy 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 Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam?

Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam was last inspected on May 17, 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.