Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 4,592 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells)
Double Dutch Dairy Lagoon Dam (3 Cells) is a dam in Polk, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Tuls Properties LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Surprise.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 4,592 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 296 acre-feet. 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Surprise |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 41.13550, -97.40326 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,592 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Tuls Properties LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02578 |
| Federal ID | NE02578 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |