Wolbach Foods Lagoon 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

Wolbach Foods Lagoon 6 Dam, located in Greeley, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1999.


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Summary

The dam stands at 34 feet high with a length of 600 feet and a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-North Loup River, the dam serves a primary purpose of 'Other' and is classified as having a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Wolbach Foods Lagoon 6 Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a drainage area of 0 square miles, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 50 cubic feet per second. The last inspection in March 2020 deemed the structure to be in good condition, meeting safety guidelines and posing minimal risk to surrounding areas.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Wolbach Foods Lagoon 6 Dam offers a fascinating example of private dam infrastructure in the heart of Nebraska. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam provides essential water storage and management capabilities while maintaining a low-risk profile. As a key component of the local water management system, this dam showcases the importance of proper maintenance and regulation to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

TR-NORTH LOUP RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

34

Nid Storage

88

Structural Height

34

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.