Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 66.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02667 |
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
Nebraska ILS Feeders Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam?
Windmill Feedyards 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 Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam?
Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam is owned by Nebraska ILS Feeders Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam built?
Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam?
Windmill Feedyards 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 Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam?
Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Windmill Feedyards Lagoon Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.