Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam

TR-Elkhorn River· Cuming, Nebraska· Built 2012· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Eagle Ridge Feedyard 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 11 ft (taller than 2.1% in NE)
Dam Length3,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDNE05067

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: March 22, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Jeremy Ritter et al

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam?

Eagle Ridge Feedyard 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 Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam?

Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam is owned by Jeremy Ritter et al (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam built?

Eagle Ridge Feedyard 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 Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam?

Eagle Ridge Feedyard 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 Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam?

Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Eagle Ridge Feedyard Lagoon Dam was last inspected on March 22, 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.