Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Lower) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Situated in Furnas County, Nebraska, the Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Lower) is a privately owned structure that serves a vital role in managing water resources in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a capacity of 119 acre-feet for storage. With its primary purpose listed as 'Other', this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow along the TR-Republican River, contributing to the overall water management efforts in the region.
Owned and regulated by a private entity, the Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Lower) is subject to inspection and enforcement by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2018, this dam is equipped to handle its responsibilities effectively. The dam's location and design, with a stone core and soil foundation, ensure its stability and functionality for years to come.
Despite its relatively small surface area of 7 acres, the Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Lower) plays a significant role in water resource management in the region. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, this earth dam stands as a testament to effective water infrastructure management in Furnas County, Nebraska.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
430 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
119 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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 (Lower)