Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon

None· Dawes, Nebraska· Built 1992· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon 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 27 ft (taller than 55% in NE)
Dam Length2,366 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDNE02900

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: August 12, 2021
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CAMECO (Crow Butte Resources, Inc.)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon?

Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon 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 Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon?

Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon is owned by CAMECO (Crow Butte Resources, Inc.) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon built?

Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon 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 Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon?

Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon 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 Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon?

Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon has a dam height of 27 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 Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon last inspected?

Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon was last inspected on August 12, 2021. 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.