Preheim Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 677 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 Preheim Lagoon Dam
Preheim Lagoon Dam is a dam in Hamilton, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Blue River Company (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 677 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 09/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.74446, -97.91081 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 677 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Blue River Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02821 |
| Federal ID | NE02821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |