Hamlot Lagoon Dam, located in Sumner, Nebraska, was completed in 2013 and is owned privately.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans a length of 1800 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54.7 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 41.1 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-Wood River, serves a primary purpose deemed as "Other" and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Hamlot Lagoon Dam is subject to regular inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in December 2019. The dam has no associated structures and does not feature a spillway. With its location in Dawson County, Nebraska, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Hamlot Lagoon Dam to be an intriguing site to study and monitor for its impact on the local ecosystem and surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
2013 |
Dam Length |
1800 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WOOD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
54.7 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr
|
3cfs |
Spring Creek Nr Overton
|
7cfs |
Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek
|
0cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1870cfs |
Platte R Mid Ch
|
1370cfs |
Platte River Near Kearney
|
1570cfs |