Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 2,145 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02840 |
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
Brett A Norden Irrev. Trust etal
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam?
Big Valley Livestock 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 Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam?
Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam is owned by Brett A Norden Irrev. Trust etal (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam built?
Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam?
Big Valley Livestock 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 Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam?
Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam was last inspected on April 17, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.