Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension
Key Takeaway
Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 3,094 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02723 |
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
Exidon Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension?
Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension 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 Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension?
Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension is owned by Exidon Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension built?
Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension?
Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension 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 Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension?
Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension has a dam height of 26 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 Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension last inspected?
Mid-America Feedyard Lagoon 3 Dam Lower Extension was last inspected on April 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.