Mpm Farms Dairy Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Mpm Farms Dairy Lagoon Dam, located in Pender, Nebraska, serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure along TR-Logan Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and stretches 1600 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.

Owned and operated by a private entity, Mpm Farms Dairy Lagoon Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in Wayne County, Nebraska. With a normal storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres, the dam contributes to flood control and irrigation purposes in the region. The satisfactory condition assessment in the most recent inspection in May 2016 highlights the meticulous care and maintenance of this essential water infrastructure.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the Mpm Farms Dairy Lagoon Dam serves as a critical asset in mitigating risks and ensuring water security for the local community. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, this earth dam stands as a testament to effective water management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

1600

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-LOGAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

39

Nid Storage

97

Structural Height

39

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

39
       
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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.