Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02478 |
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
GGP LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam?
Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 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 Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam?
Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam is owned by GGP LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam built?
Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam?
Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 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 Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam?
Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam last inspected?
Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.