Claassen Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 1,050 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Claassen Lagoon Dam
Claassen Lagoon Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Ensz Feedlot Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-cub Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2011, 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 04/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.28451, -96.92195 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Ensz Feedlot Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03281 |
| Federal ID | NE03281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |