Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam
Key Takeaway
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02841 |
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
Schwartz Wilke Farms LLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam?
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b 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 Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam?
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam is owned by Schwartz Wilke Farms LLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam built?
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam?
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b 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 Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam?
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b 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 Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam last inspected?
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.