Dusenbery Doyle Dam

TR-BIG BLUE RIVER· Gage, Nebraska· Built 1979· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dusenbery Doyle Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE)
Dam Length605 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge563 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDNE00619

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 8, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Lake Ladu Association Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dusenbery Doyle Dam?

Dusenbery Doyle 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 Dusenbery Doyle Dam?

Dusenbery Doyle Dam is owned by Lake Ladu Association Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dusenbery Doyle Dam built?

Dusenbery Doyle Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Dusenbery Doyle Dam?

Dusenbery Doyle Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dusenbery Doyle Dam?

Dusenbery Doyle 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 Dusenbery Doyle Dam last inspected?

Dusenbery Doyle Dam was last inspected on April 8, 2020. 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.