Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam

TR-DANE CREEK· Valley, Nebraska· Built 2006· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE)
Dam Length93 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDNE02814

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 31, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

TB Feeders LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam?

Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 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 E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam?

Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam is owned by TB Feeders LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam built?

Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam?

Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 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 E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam?

Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam has a dam height of 25 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 E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam last inspected?

Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam was last inspected on October 31, 2022. 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.