Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam

TR-LOSEKE CREEK· Platte, Nebraska· Built 2001· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 20.6% in NE)
Dam Length545 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNE02595

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: April 25, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Schwartz Wilke Farms LLP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam?

Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge 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 Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam?

Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon 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-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam built?

Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam?

Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge 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 Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam?

Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 18 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-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Wilke Farms-Timber Ridge Lagoon Dam was last inspected on April 25, 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.