Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam

TR-SACRAMENTO CREEK· Phelps, Nebraska· Built 2004· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 1.4% in NE)
Dam Length3,381 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDNE02740

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: December 19, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Dahlgren Cattle Company Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam?

Dahlgren Cattle Company 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 Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam?

Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam is owned by Dahlgren Cattle Company Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam built?

Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam?

Dahlgren Cattle Company 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 Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam?

Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2023. 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.