Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam
Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam
Prairieland Dairy Lagoon Dam is a dam in Lancaster, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Prairieland Dairy Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Big Nemaha River near Sterling.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,383 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Sterling |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Big Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.55575, -96.54610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,383 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Prairieland Dairy LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02615 |
| Federal ID | NE02615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |