S&h Farms Dam
S&h Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About S&h Farms Dam
The primary purpose of S&h Farms Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-wagon Tongue Creek near Agnew.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Agnew |
| River/Stream | Tr-wagon Tongue Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.04585, -96.87891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01193 |
| Federal ID | NE01193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |