Topgun Lagoon Dam dam
Topgun Lagoon Dam
Topgun Lagoon Dam, located in Albion, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes. Constructed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and has a hydraulic height of 53 feet. With a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, the dam primarily regulates the flow of TR-DRY CREEK and offers essential protection against potential flooding in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Topgun Lagoon Dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition. The dam, with a length of 962 feet, plays a crucial role in water resource management within the Boone County area. Its strategic location and design make it an integral part of the local infrastructure, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Topgun Lagoon Dam undergoes regular inspections and is subject to state regulations and enforcement. With a comprehensive emergency action plan in place and a history of satisfactory condition assessments, the dam is well-equipped to handle any unforeseen events. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Topgun Lagoon Dam to be a noteworthy example of efficient infrastructure that plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Topgun Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 939 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Genoa | 97 cfs | → |
| Loup River Near Genoa | 378 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 5 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 11 cfs | → |
| North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr | 569 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Topgun Lagoon Dam.
Track Topgun Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Topgun Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Topgun Lagoon Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Topgun Lagoon Dam.