Ulrich Cattle Lagoon 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Ulrich Cattle Lagoon 1 Dam, located in Cuming, Nebraska, was completed in 2003 and serves as a vital water resource structure in the region.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 1064 feet, has a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres. Situated on TR-Fisher Creek, the dam is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or hydropower generation, making it a key asset for water management in the area.
Owned privately, Ulrich Cattle Lagoon 1 Dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in satisfactory condition, with the last inspection conducted in October 2019. With a drainage area of 0.2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 20 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region.
Ulrich Cattle Lagoon 1 Dam is an earth-type structure with a stone core foundation, designed to withstand hydraulic pressures and maintain its structural integrity. Although it does not have a spillway, the dam is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release. As a significant component of the local water infrastructure, the dam contributes to efficient water management practices and plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of climate change on water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
1064 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FISHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
117 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Elkhorn River At West Point
|
877cfs |
Logan Creek Near Uehling
|
359cfs |
Elkhorn River At Pilger
|
633cfs |
Maple Creek Near Nickerson
|
45cfs |
Platte River At North Bend
|
4920cfs |
South Omaha Creek At Walthill
|
11cfs |
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.
Ulrich Cattle Lagoon 1 Dam