Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam

TR-PLATTE RIVER· Dawson, Nebraska· Built 2006· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 2.1% in NE)
Dam Length3,161 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDNE02795

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: December 10, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Nebraska ILS Feeders Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam?

Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 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 Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam?

Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam is owned by Nebraska ILS Feeders Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam built?

Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam?

Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 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 Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam?

Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 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 Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam last inspected?

Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2019. 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.