Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam

TR-CEDAR RIVER· Boone, Nebraska· Built 2009· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 10.3% in NE)
Dam Length1,986 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDNE03078

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: October 30, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Cedar River Feeders

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam?

Big Drive Cattle Company 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 Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam?

Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam is owned by Cedar River Feeders (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam built?

Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam?

Big Drive Cattle Company 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 Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam?

Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam last inspected?

Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2019. 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.