Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Yellow Dog 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 | 13 ft (taller than 5.4% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | NE09759 |
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
Yellow Dog LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam?
Yellow Dog 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 Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam?
Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam is owned by Yellow Dog LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam built?
Yellow Dog 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 Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam?
Yellow Dog 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 Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam?
Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.