Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam

TR-PLUM CREEK· Cuming, Nebraska· Built 2004· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE)
Dam Length2,325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDNE02683

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 31, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Albers Farms Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam?

Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam?

Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam is owned by Albers Farms Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam built?

Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam?

Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam?

Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam last inspected?

Albers Feedlots Lagoon 3 Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.