Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,368 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02681 |
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
Thomas Livestock Company Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam?
Prairie Dog Hill 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 Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam?
Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam is owned by Thomas Livestock Company Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam built?
Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam?
Prairie Dog Hill 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 Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam?
Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam 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 Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.