Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam
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 Length | 1,986 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03078 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Cedar River Feeders
Private
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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.