Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02789 |
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
DB Feedyards Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam?
Db Feedyards 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 Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam?
Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam is owned by DB Feedyards Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam built?
Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam?
Db Feedyards 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 Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam?
Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Db Feedyards Lagoon Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.