H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam

TR-WEST BOW CREEK· Knox, Nebraska· Built 1990· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 35.8% in NE)
Dam Length910 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge225 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDNE02810

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

Ownership

Epic Land & Cattle LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam?

H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 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 H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam?

H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam is owned by Epic Land & Cattle LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam built?

H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam?

H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 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 H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam?

H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam has a dam height of 22 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 H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam last inspected?

H&H Cattle Company Lagoon 5 Dam was last inspected on September 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.