Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam, located in Harlan, Nebraska, stands as a testament to private ownership with a state-regulated status.
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Summary
Built in 1992, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of "Other," with a height of 18 feet and a length of 398 feet. With a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the flow of TR-School Creek, covering a surface area of 9 acres and draining a 0.3 square mile watershed.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain undisclosed, leaving room for further exploration into its safety protocols. With a maximum discharge capacity of 200 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a vital component in the local water resource management system, ensuring the community's resilience against potential flooding events.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the structural integrity and regulatory oversight of dams like Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 becomes increasingly crucial. With a focus on sustainability and risk management, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts can help ensure the long-term effectiveness and safety of this vital infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
398 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SCHOOL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
128 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Republican River Near Orleans
|
59cfs |
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
|
6cfs |
Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff
|
0cfs |
Beaver Creek Near Beaver City
|
1cfs |
Sappa C Nr Lyle
|
1cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1770cfs |
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.
Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam