Gottsch Feeding Corporation Lagoon 4 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Gottsch Feeding Corporation Lagoon 4 Dam, located in Amboy, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2017 on the TR-DRY CREEK river.
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Summary
With a height of 22 feet and a storage capacity of 131.6 acre-feet, this dam serves a primary purpose that falls under the "Other" category. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in April 2018. It has a normal storage capacity of 110.5 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres. The dam has a drainage area of 0.03 square miles and a hydraulic height of 20 feet. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it meets the necessary safety guidelines and is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity.
Overall, the Gottsch Feeding Corporation Lagoon 4 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Webster County, Nebraska. With its modest size and low hazard potential, this dam contributes to flood control and water storage in the region, highlighting the importance of private infrastructure in safeguarding water resources and adapting to changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
2017 |
Dam Length |
485 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
131.6 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Gottsch Feeding Corporation Lagoon 4 Dam