Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sweeney Dam Loomis Pasture Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam, located in Furnas, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at 27 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-Republican River, the dam covers a surface area of 6 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.01 square miles.
Maintained by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam is subject to regular state inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and regulatory compliance. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is designed to withstand the hydraulic pressures of its surroundings. Despite its modest size, this dam plays a significant role in regulating water flow and protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events.
Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam serves as a testament to the importance of private infrastructure in water resource management. With its strategic location and efficient design, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the region's water systems, highlighting the essential role that small-scale structures play in ensuring water security and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
680 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
|
4cfs |
Republican River Near Orleans
|
59cfs |
Beaver Creek Near Beaver City
|
1cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1040cfs |
Spring Creek Nr Overton
|
7cfs |
Platte R Mid Ch
|
1190cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam