Northern Nance County Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

The Northern Nance County Lagoon Dam, located in Genoa, Nebraska, is a privately owned dam on TR-Skeedee Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1999, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches for 1440 feet, providing a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.

Despite its low hazard potential, the Northern Nance County Lagoon Dam is in satisfactory condition, as assessed during its last inspection in August 2019. With a drainage area of 0 square miles and a surface area of 7 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Its location within Congressional District 03 in Nebraska, under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, highlights the importance of this structure in the local ecosystem and flood control efforts.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the vital role that the Northern Nance County Lagoon Dam plays in maintaining water storage and regulating flow along TR-Skeedee Creek. As a privately owned dam with state oversight, its design and construction reflect a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. By understanding the unique characteristics and regulatory framework of this dam, enthusiasts can gain valuable insights into the intersection of water management, infrastructure development, and climate resilience in Nance County, Nebraska.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

1440

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

TR-SKEEDEE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

40

Nid Storage

154

Structural Height

40

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

40
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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