Schafer System II Lagoon Dam, located in Belgrade, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes.
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Humidity
Completed in 1996, this earth dam with a stone core stands at a height of 30 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. It impounds the TR-Cedar River and covers a surface area of 4 acres, with a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Schafer System II Lagoon Dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in October 2019. It has a structural height of 38 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. The dam is designed to withstand maximum discharge of 27 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety of the surrounding area in times of heavy rainfall.
Despite its relatively small size, Schafer System II Lagoon Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With its efficient design and stable condition, it serves as a reliable structure for flood control and water storage, contributing to the sustainable use of water resources in Boone County, Nebraska.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
398 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CEDAR RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
|
1920cfs |
Beaver Creek At Genoa
|
114cfs |
Loup River Near Genoa
|
1570cfs |
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr
|
2580cfs |
Silver Cr
|
5cfs |
Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr
|
6cfs |