Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon
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 Length | 2,366 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02900 |
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
CAMECO (Crow Butte Resources, Inc.)
Private
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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.