Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 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 | 11 ft (taller than 2.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 3,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02746 |
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
Mead Cattle Company LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam?
Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 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 Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam?
Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam is owned by Mead Cattle Company LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam built?
Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 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 Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam?
Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 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 Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam?
Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 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 Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam last inspected?
Mead Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.