Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam
Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Antelope County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam
Niewhoner Lagoon 1 Dam is a dam in Antelope, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Jsmm Farms Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-blacksnake Creek near Elgin.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 2,695 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Antelope |
| Nearest City | Elgin |
| River/Stream | Tr-blacksnake Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.96964, -98.14047 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,695 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JSMM Farms Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02573 |
| Federal ID | NE02573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |