Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam

TR-LOSEKE CREEK· Platte, Nebraska· Built 2005· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 28.5% in NE)
Dam Length2,345 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDNE02753

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: April 25, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Dale C & Judy L Dicke

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam?

Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 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 Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam?

Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam is owned by Dale C & Judy L Dicke (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam built?

Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam?

Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 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 Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam?

Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam last inspected?

Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam was last inspected on April 25, 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.