Witt Feedyard Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Witt Feedyard Lagoon Dam, located in Polk, Nebraska, serves as a crucial water resource for the area.


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Summary

Completed in 2007, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 69.1 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 30.1 acre-feet. The dam spans 1500 feet in length and covers a surface area of 4.91 acres, providing essential water management for the surrounding drainage area of 0.13 square miles.

Managed by a private owner, Witt Feedyard Lagoon Dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that state inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes are in place to maintain the dam's structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses minimal risk to the community but remains a crucial asset for water storage and flood control along the TR-Clear Creek.

As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Witt Feedyard Lagoon Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for managing water supply and mitigating the potential risks of flooding in the region. Its strategic location and design play a significant role in supporting agricultural activities and maintaining environmental sustainability within the Congressionally represented District 01 of Nebraska.

Year Completed

2007

Dam Length

1500

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.91

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

69.1

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

18
       
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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.