Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam

Trib to South Loup River· Custer, Nebraska· Built 2018· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE)
Dam Length1,782 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2018 (8 years old)
NID IDNE05394

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: March 11, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

MJ Tierney Ranch LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam?

Cornhusker 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 Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam?

Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam is owned by MJ Tierney Ranch LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam built?

Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 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 Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam?

Cornhusker 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 Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam?

Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Cornhusker Livestock Lagoon Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2020. 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.