Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam

TR-BIG BLUE RIVER· Seward, Nebraska· Built 2005· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon 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 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE)
Dam Length3,014 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage159 acre-ft
Normal Storage167 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDNE02745

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: June 22, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Dickinson Seward LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam?

Midwest Feeding Company 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 Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam?

Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam is owned by Dickinson Seward LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam built?

Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon 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 Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam?

Midwest Feeding Company 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 Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam?

Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Midwest Feeding Company Lagoon Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2021. 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.