Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.2% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | NE05039 |
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
Dawson Feeders Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam?
Dawson Feeders - West 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 Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam?
Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam is owned by Dawson Feeders Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam built?
Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam?
Dawson Feeders - West 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 Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam?
Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Dawson Feeders - West Lagoon Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.