Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) is a privately owned earth dam located in Stamford, Furnas County, Nebraska.
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Summary
Completed in 1994, this dam stands at a height of 54 feet and has a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is classified as 'Other', and it serves as a crucial structure for managing water resources in the area.
Situated on the TR-Republican River, this dam plays a vital role in regulating water flow and providing irrigation support to the surrounding agricultural lands. With a satisfactory condition assessment and low hazard potential, the Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) is actively regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. It is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures and has a stone core with a soil foundation, ensuring its structural integrity for years to come.
In the event of an emergency, the dam has designated emergency contacts, although specific emergency action plans and risk assessment details are yet to be fully documented. As a significant component of the local water infrastructure, the Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) stands as a testament to the importance of proactive management and maintenance of water resources in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing demands for sustainable water usage.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
690 |
Dam Height |
54 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
54 |
Nid Storage |
129 |
Structural Height |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
54 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper)