Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam

Trib to Mud Creek· Custer, Nebraska· Built 2018· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 73.9% in NE)
Dam Length1,666 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2018 (8 years old)
NID IDNE05247

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 11, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Aoudad LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam?

Aoudad Waste Lagoon 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 Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam?

Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam is owned by Aoudad LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam built?

Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 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 Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam?

Aoudad Waste Lagoon 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 Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam?

Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Aoudad Waste Lagoon Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2020. 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.