Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam

TR-SCHOOL CREEK· Harlan, Nebraska· Built 1992· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 20.6% in NE)
Dam Length398 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDNE02657

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: September 19, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

WBH Cattle Feeding LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam?

Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 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 Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam?

Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam is owned by WBH Cattle Feeding LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam built?

Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam?

Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 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 Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam?

Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam last inspected?

Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam was last inspected on September 19, 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.