Village Gardens Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Village Gardens Dam, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, was completed in 2006 by Olsson Associates and serves as a crucial element in flood risk reduction along the TR-BEAL SLOUGH river.


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Summary

This private dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a structural height of 33 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.27 square miles.

The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, but its condition assessment as of August 2020 was deemed satisfactory. Managed by a private owner, Village Gardens Dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. With a latitude of 40.73819 and longitude of -96.636489, this earth dam with a stone core plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. As an important infrastructure project, Village Gardens Dam is a testament to the collaboration between private entities and state regulatory agencies in safeguarding water resources and mitigating climate-related risks.

Year Completed

2006

Dam Length

365

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-BEAL SLOUGH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.27

Nid Storage

51

Structural Height

33

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

33
       
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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.