Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 3.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03112 |
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
Hulstein Feedyards LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam?
Dixon County Lagoon 3 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 Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam?
Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam is owned by Hulstein Feedyards LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam built?
Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam?
Dixon County Lagoon 3 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 Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam?
Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam last inspected?
Dixon County Lagoon 3 Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.