Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam

TR-WILD HORSE CREEK· Thomas, Nebraska· Built 2014· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.2% in NE)
Dam Length1,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDNE09685

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: July 9, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Collier Inc

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam?

Wild Horse Livestock 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 Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam?

Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam is owned by Collier Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam built?

Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam?

Wild Horse Livestock 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 Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam?

Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Wild Horse Livestock Lagoon Dam was last inspected on July 9, 2020. 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.