Crow Butte Resources Southwest Lagoon
Key Takeaway
Crow Butte Resources Southwest Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 2,179 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02901 |
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 Southwest Lagoon?
Crow Butte Resources Southwest 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 Southwest Lagoon?
Crow Butte Resources Southwest 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 Southwest Lagoon built?
Crow Butte Resources Southwest Lagoon was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Southwest Lagoon?
Crow Butte Resources Southwest 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 Southwest Lagoon?
Crow Butte Resources Southwest Lagoon has a dam height of 26 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 Southwest Lagoon last inspected?
Crow Butte Resources Southwest Lagoon was last inspected on August 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.